Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Golden Retriever puppy limping from tendon dislocation in hind leg
By Isaka, Mitsuhiro et al.·Published in Open veterinary journal·2022·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, Japan·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Superficial digital flexor tendon luxation in a Golden Retriever.
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Plain-English summary
A 13-month-old male Golden Retriever was brought in for sudden lameness and pain in his right hind leg. After examining him with X-rays and ultrasound, the vet found that the tendon in his leg had dislocated from its normal position. The dog underwent surgery to fix the tendon, and after a recovery period, he was able to walk normally without pain by the time the pins were removed about three months later. This case highlights that tendon luxation, while rare in Golden Retrievers, should be considered when they show signs of lameness.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: Luxation of the superficial digital flexor (SDF) tendon involves the dislocation of the tendon from the groove of the calcaneal tuberosity. Although it is common in Shetland sheepdogs and collies presenting with acute, severe, and non-weight-bearing lameness, it is a rare orthopedic disease in Golden Retrievers. CASE DESCRIPTION: A 13-month-old neutered male Golden Retriever (32.2 kg) with acute right hind lameness and pain, was diagnosed with SDF luxation based on physiological, radiographic, and ultrasound examinations. The surgical procedure used was capsulorrhaphy of the tarsal joint and fixation with Kirschner wire. Postoperatively, the tarsal joint was stretched and externally fixed to prevent tension. The patient showed good gait without pain after pin removal on postoperative day 88. CONCLUSION: In clinical practice, the possibility of this condition should be considered in Golden Retrievers presenting with lameness.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36650861/