Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog and cat with ankle joint luxation - how they were treated
By Macias, C et al.Ā·Published in The Veterinary recordĀ·Willows Referral ServiceĀ·View original on PubMed ā
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Original publication title: Talocalcaneal luxation with plantar displacement of the head of the talus in a dog and a cat.
Plain-English summary
A dog and a cat both experienced a serious joint issue called talocalcaneal luxation, which caused their ankle bones to become dislocated. Despite the complexity of the injuries, the veterinarians were able to perform surgery to realign the bones and stabilize the joints with a screw. After the surgery, both pets recovered well and returned to their normal activities without any signs of limping or discomfort.
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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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