Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Arthroscopic surgery to remove talus joint lesions in two dogs
By Cook, J L et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2001·Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Arthroscopic removal and curettage of osteochondrosis lesions on the lateral and medial trochlear ridges of the talus in two dogs.
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Plain-English summary
A 4-year-old Labrador and a 5-year-old Beagle were both treated for osteochondrosis, a condition where cartilage doesn't develop properly, causing joint pain. The Labrador had a problem in one ankle, while the Beagle had issues in both. Vets used a minimally invasive technique called arthroscopy to remove damaged cartilage and clean up the joint. Both dogs showed excellent improvement after the procedure and were likely feeling much better shortly after treatment.
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Abstract
Osteochondrosis lesions in the tibiotarsal joint were treated arthroscopically in two dogs. One dog had unilateral osteochondrosis of the dorsal aspect of the lateral trochlear ridge of the talus. The second dog had bilateral osteochondrosis of the plantar aspect of the medial trochlear ridge of the talus. Removal of all osteochondral fragments (i.e., joint mice) and debridement and curettage of the remaining talar defects were accomplished arthroscopically. Both dogs had excellent short-term outcomes.
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