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Peer-reviewed veterinary case report

Long-term outcomes following plate stabilization to address spontaneous luxation of the long digital extensor tendon of origin in 2 dogs.

Journal:
The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne
Year:
2017
Authors:
Hasiuk, Michelle M M et al.
Affiliation:
Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences · United States
Species:
dog

Abstract

Two dogs with spontaneous luxation of the long digital extensor tendon of origin were managed by performing a sulcoplasty and applying a plate bridging the extensor sulcus. Lameness resolved and neither dog had recurrence of lameness 59 and 15 months following surgery.

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Original publication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29089654/