IPA

Isolated processus anconaeus (IPA) is an orthopedic disease that occurs primarily in certain breeds of dogs such as the German Shepherd, Bernese Mountain Dog, Neapolitan Mastiff, Bloodhound and Dogue de Bordeaux. In this disease there is a lack of union of the anconeal process with the ulnar metaphysis. This article explains the pathogenesis, diagnosis, therapy and prognosis of IPA in detail.