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CT scan shows elbow bone crack developing in 3-year-old Cocker Spaniel
By Farrell, Michael et al.·Published in Veterinary surgery : VS·2011·Small Animal Specialist Hospital, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Computed tomographic documentation of the natural progression of humeral intracondylar fissure in a cocker spaniel.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old male English Cocker Spaniel was monitored over nearly two years to track changes in his elbow joint. Initially, the joint appeared normal, but later scans revealed a fissure in the bone, which is often associated with a condition called incomplete ossification of the humeral condyle (IOHC). This case shows that even after the bone has fully developed, problems can still arise. The findings highlight the importance of regular check-ups, as issues can develop without obvious symptoms.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To report the computed tomographic (CT) documentation of humeral intracondylar fissure (HIF) developing after complete ossification of the humeral condyle (HC). STUDY DESIGN: Clinical report. ANIMALS: Male 3 year old working (English) Cocker Spaniel. METHODS: Sequential CT screening (659-day interval between analyses). RESULTS: A sagittal hypodense fissure typical of incomplete ossification of the humeral condyle (IOHC) was identified ≈ 22 months after screening CT examination documented a normal elbow joint. CONCLUSION: Even in dogs with clinical features typical of the condition most commonly termed IOHC, fissure formation and propagation can occur after ossification is complete.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22091831/