Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgery to fix congenital elbow dislocation in a young dog
By Gordon, C L et al.·Published in Australian veterinary journal·2023·North Coast Veterinary Specialists, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A novel surgical treatment of type 3 congenital elbow luxation in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 6-week-old Kelpie was brought in for limping and a deformed left front leg. X-rays and a CT scan showed that the bones in the elbow were dislocated. The vet performed surgery to fix the dislocation using pins and an external fixator. After surgery, the dog was able to use the leg better, but unfortunately, the dislocation happened again about seven weeks later. This new surgical method may help improve the dog's condition, but further management may be needed to prevent future issues.
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Abstract
Congenital luxation of the ulnar and radius is a rare orthopaedic condition in the dog. This case report describes a novel surgical treatment for congenital elbow luxation in a medium-breed dog. A 6-week-old Kelpie presented for left forelimb lameness and deformity. Radiographs and computed tomography (CT) confirmed the diagnosis of unilateral ulnar and radius luxation. The surgical repair involved open reduction followed by fixation with an extraarticular pin and a transarticular external fixator. The outcome of surgery was improved leg function and weight-bearing, however, reluxation of the radial head was diagnosed 7 weeks following surgery. This technique may offer an alternative surgical option to improve clinical signs, as well as insight into improving the management of this condition.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36975363/