Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Elbow joint problems linked to lameness in Skye terriers
By Lappalainen, A K et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2016·Department of Equine and Small Animal Medicine·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Radiographic evaluation of elbow incongruity in Skye terriers.
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Plain-English summary
A group of Skye terriers was evaluated for elbow problems after their owners reported lameness. The study found that nearly half of the dogs had moderate to severe elbow joint incongruity, which was linked to their lameness. Many of the dogs had shown signs of lameness from a young age, indicating that elbow issues are common in this breed. The findings suggest that regular screening for elbow joint problems could help manage these issues in Skye terriers.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Aims of this study were to radiographically evaluate elbow congruity and to explore associations between elbow incongruity and lameness in Skye terriers. METHODS: Mediolateral, 90°-flexed, elbow joint radiographs were obtained for 45 Skye terriers. Elbow joint incongruity was graded mild, moderate or severe by measuring the width of the humeroulnar joint space. A questionnaire provided information on lameness history for each dog. RESULTS: In total, 49% (22/45) of the dogs had moderate or severe elbow joint incongruity which associated with lameness. Owner-reported lameness was common: 15/45 (33%) dogs had been lame when less than one year old, and 6 (14%) had been lame at an older age. All dogs presenting with lameness when older than one year had also been lame in adolescence. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE: Lameness and moderate-to-severe elbow joint incongruity were common in Skye terriers and the two were associated. A novel protocol for radiographic screening of elbow joint incongruity of chondrodystrophic breeds is suggested.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26698951/