Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Talocalcaneal luxation with plantar displacement of the head of the talus in a dog and a cat.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary record
- Authors:
- Macias, C et al.
- Affiliation:
- Willows Referral Service
Plain-English summary
A dog and a cat both experienced a serious joint issue called talocalcaneal luxation, which means their ankle bones were out of place, with the head of one bone shifting downward. In both cases, there were additional joint problems, but the ligaments around the joints were mostly intact, making it tricky to fix the dislocations. After surgery to correct the dislocations, a special screw was used to keep everything stable, and both pets were able to return to their normal activities without any limping or other problems. The treatment was successful.
Abstract
A dog and a cat suffered talocalcaneal luxation with plantar displacement of the head of the talus. Each case was associated with luxation of the talocentral joint and subluxation of the calcaneoquartal joint. The collateral ligaments were not significantly disrupted and this made it technically difficult to reduce the luxations. However, after open reduction, the luxations were inherently stable and a positional screw provided long-term stability. Both animals returned to their previous level of activity with no detectable signs of lameness.
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