Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dogs treated with coronoidectomy for elbow joint problems
By Puccio, Margaret et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2003·Department of Surgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Clinical evaluation and long-term follow-up of dogs having coronoidectomy for elbow incongruity.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 17 dogs with elbow joint problems underwent a surgery called medial coronoidectomy to fix their lameness caused by elbow incongruity. After the surgery, all the dogs showed complete resolution of their limping, which is great news for their recovery. However, 70% of the dogs developed some degree of arthritis in the elbow over time, although it’s unclear how this will affect them in the long run. Overall, the surgery was successful in eliminating the lameness, but pet owners should be aware of the potential for joint issues later on.
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Abstract
A retrospective study was performed describing the clinical presentations, radiographic findings, and surgical outcomes of 17 dogs (18 elbows) following medial coronoidectomy for the treatment of elbow joint incongruity as a sole disease entity. Complete resolution of lameness was achieved in 100% of the cases. The mean radiographic arthrosis grade progressed in 70% of the cases. Results of this study indicate that resolution of clinical lameness may be achieved with medial coronoidectomy in dogs with elbow incongruity; however, progression of degenerative joint disease with unknown, long-term clinical significance can be expected after surgery.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14518656/