Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Right elbow dislocation and treatment in 12-week-old dachshund
By Fafard, Alain R·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2006·Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Canada·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Unilateral congenital elbow luxation in a dachshund.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 12-week-old male dachshund was brought in for mild limping and a noticeable bump on his right elbow. The vet diagnosed him with a congenital elbow luxation, meaning his elbow joint was not properly formed. To fix this, the vet performed a procedure to realign the joint and stabilize it, which helped improve the dog's limb function. However, some issues with the elbow still remained after treatment.
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Abstract
Congenital elbow luxation was diagnosed in a 12-week-old, intact male, dachshund with a lateral elbow prominence and mild lameness of the right forelimb. Closed reduction of the radial head, ulnar ostectomy, and external stabilization of the joint were performed. Function was returned to the limb, but radial head and ulnar subluxation persisted.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17017659/