Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
CT scan signs of severe elbow joint damage in dogs with fragmented
By Samoy, Yves et al.·Published in Veterinary surgery : VS·2012·Department of Veterinary Medical Imaging and Small Animal Orthopaedics·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Computed tomography findings in 32 joints affected with severe elbow incongruity and fragmented medial coronoid process.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of dogs with elbow lameness was examined using CT scans to look for specific issues related to severe elbow incongruity and a fragmented medial coronoid process (FCP). The scans revealed unique signs in the severely affected elbows, such as a noticeable gap between the bones and the presence of cysts, which were not found in normal or less affected joints. Understanding these CT findings can help veterinarians better diagnose and treat dogs suffering from elbow problems. Treatment options may include surgery or other interventions based on the severity of the condition.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe the computed tomography (CT) findings in dogs with severe elbow incongruity combined with a fragmented medial coronoid process (FCP) and compare these with normal joints and congruent joints affected by FCP. STUDY DESIGN: Clinical study. ANIMALS: Client-owned dogs with elbow lameness (n = 40) and purpose bred dogs (n = 5; controls). METHODS: The CT features of 32 severely incongruent joints with concomitant FCP were compared with those of 32 congruent elbow joints affected with FCP and 10 normal joints. RESULTS: In severely incongruent elbow joints, a radioulnar step and widened joint spaces were visible on each CT plane. Additional features typically seen in severely incongruent elbows were a cyst at the radioulnar transition and fragmentation of the axial border of the medial coronoid incisure. None of these features appeared in normal or in congruent FCP joints. CONCLUSION: On CT, several features associated with severe elbow incongruity and concomitant FCP were detected, which were not found in normal joints or congruent joints affected by FCP.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22613016/