Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with leg lameness had bone fragment removed from knee with good
By Kulendra, E et al.·Published in Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T·2008·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Osteochondritis dissecans-like lesion of the intercondylar fossa of the femur in a dog.
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Plain-English summary
An 11-month-old neutered female crossbreed dog was brought in for limping on her left back leg. X-rays and a CT scan revealed a problem called an osteochondritis dissecans-like lesion in her knee joint. The veterinarian performed surgery to remove the bony fragment causing the issue. After the surgery, the dog showed excellent improvement and was able to move comfortably again.
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Abstract
An 11-month-old neutered female crossbreed dog was admitted with left pelvic limb lameness. Radiographs and computed tomography identified an osteochondritis dissecans- (OCD) like lesion in the intercondylar fossa of the femur originating from the axial aspect of the medial femoral condyle. Stifle arthrotomy was performed in order to remove the bony fragment. It was concluded that the clinical features and location of this lesion indicate an osteochondritis dessicans-like lesion. Fragment removal was associated with an excellent outcome.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18545719/