Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Repair of shoulder luxation in a horse.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1991
- Authors:
- Madison, J B et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Studies · United States
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old Thoroughbred filly had a dislocated shoulder, which was treated by gently pulling on her leg with a device called a calf jack to put the joint back in place. The veterinarian also looked inside the shoulder with a small camera to clean out any soft tissue and bone fragments. After the surgery, the filly had to stay in a box stall for six months to recover. Eight months later, she was able to do light work and was not limping, and the muscle wasting that was there before the surgery had improved. Overall, the treatment was successful.
Abstract
Shoulder luxation in a 3-year-old Thoroughbred filly was treated by closed reduction, using a calf jack to provide traction on the limb. Arthroscopic examination of the shoulder allowed removal of soft tissue and bony debris. After surgery, the filly was confined to a box stall for 6 months. Eight months after surgery, the filly was doing light work and was not lame. Muscular atrophy present before surgery had resolved. Use of a calf jack may allow reduction of shoulder luxation under field conditions.
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