Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Right front leg elbow dislocation in 7-week-old Cavalier puppy
By McDonell, Heather L·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2004·Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Unilateral congenital elbow luxation in a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A 7-week-old female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was brought in because she couldn't put weight on her right front leg. The vet diagnosed her with a congenital elbow luxation, which means her elbow joint was out of place since birth. She underwent surgery to fix the joint, which included placing a pin and using a splint to support it. After treatment, she was able to bear weight on her leg again, although some joint issues remained.
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Abstract
A 7-week-old, intact female, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel was evaluated for nonweight bearing lameness of the right forelimb. Type III unilateral congenital elbow luxation was diagnosed radiographically. After surgical reduction, temporary placement of a transarticular pin, and external splinting of the joint, full weight bearing was achieved. Radial head subluxation persisted.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15600161/