Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Lameness from spreading humeral condyle lesion in American cocker
By Witte, P G et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2010·Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Propagation of a partial incomplete ossification of the humeral condyle in an American cocker spaniel.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old American cocker spaniel developed lameness in its left front leg over three weeks, which was linked to a problem in the bone of the elbow called partial incomplete ossification of the humeral condyle. A follow-up scan showed that the issue had worsened. The lameness improved after the vet placed a special screw to stabilize the bone, indicating that the lameness was due to instability in that area. The dog is now moving comfortably again.
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Abstract
A hypoattenuating lesion in the left humeral condyle of an American cocker spaniel consistent with partial incomplete ossification of the humeral condyle was observed on computed tomography. Left forelimb lameness developed over the following three weeks at which time repeat computed tomography examination confirmed propagation of the lesion. Lameness resolved following placement of a transcondylar positional screw, suggesting that lameness was secondary to condylar instability. To the authors' knowledge this is the first report of propagation of an intracondylar lesion in a dog.
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