Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Elbow joint disease and arthritis in dogs explained
By Bruecker, Kenneth A et al.·Published in The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice·2021·Continuing Orthopedic Veterinary Education, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Canine Elbow Dysplasia: Medial Compartment Disease and Osteoarthritis.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with elbow pain due to a condition called medial compartment disease, often linked to elbow dysplasia or injury, may struggle with mobility and show signs of discomfort. When non-surgical treatments for the resulting osteoarthritis (OA) didn't help, the veterinarian recommended surgery to relieve pain and improve function. Surgical options included shifting the load away from the damaged area or even replacing parts of the elbow joint. These procedures can significantly reduce pain and help the dog regain better movement in the affected leg.
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Abstract
Erosion of the articular cartilage of the medial compartment of the elbow (the humeroulnar articulation) secondary to incongruency associated with elbow dysplasia or traumatic injury has been termed, medial compartment disease. When nonsurgical strategies to manage osteoarthritis (OA) fail, surgical solutions may be warranted. Surgical strategies reduce pain through off-loading of the medial compartment by load-shifting osteotomies of the humerus or ulna. Other strategies involve replacement of portions or all of the articular surface of the medial compartment. With global elbow joint OA (medial and lateral compartment), a total elbow replacement may be required.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33558016/