Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Video-assisted ligament surgery helps dogs with unstable shoulders
By Hebrard, Laura et al.·Published in American journal of veterinary research·2025·Lyon Veterinary Teaching Hospital, France·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Video-assisted ligamentoplasty effectively treats medial shoulder instability in dogs: a retrospective study of 6 cases.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 6 dogs with shoulder instability were treated using a new minimally invasive surgery called video-assisted ligamentoplasty. These dogs were showing signs of weight-bearing lameness, which means they were having trouble using their affected leg. After the surgery, all dogs had improved shoulder stability, with five of them recovering excellently and one showing good recovery. There were no complications reported, suggesting this technique is safe and effective for treating this condition in dogs.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the clinical feasibility and efficacy of a video-assisted ligamentoplasty of the medial glenohumeral ligament for the treatment of medial shoulder joint instability in dogs. ANIMALS: This retrospective study included 6 dogs with medial shoulder instability treated by video-assisted ligamentoplasty of the medial glenohumeral ligament. Inclusion criteria required documented medical records containing signalment, clinical history, diagnostic imaging, surgical details, and postoperative assessments, along with a minimum follow-up period of 6 months. Complications and midterm outcomes were recorded. CLINICAL PRESENTATION: The 6 dogs exhibited a weight-bearing lameness, and during the orthopedic examination under sedation, an abduction angle exceeding 35° was observed. RESULTS: All joints were stabilized successfully. The abduction angle immediately after repair was 17.5 ± 1.2° and after 6 months 24.6 ± 1.8°. Postoperative shoulder stability was satisfactory, with excellent functional recovery in 5 dogs and good recovery in 1 dog. No complications occurred. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Video-assisted shoulder stabilization is feasible in dogs and appears to yield satisfactory clinical results. This novel technique shows promising results and encourages the development of minimally invasive techniques for an optimal patient recovery.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40393512/