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The elbow
- Author: Neil Burton
- From: BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Item: Chapter 19, pp 287 - 329
- DOI: 10.22233/9781910443286.19
- Copyright: © 2018 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Publication Date: November 2018
Abstract
Elbow disease is the most common cause of thoracic limb lameness in medium to large-breed dogs. This chapter covers clinical anatomy, clinical examination, diagnostic imaging, arthroscopy, surgical approaches to the elbow, elbow luxation, elbow dysplasia, incomplete ossification/intracondylar fissure-fracture of the humeral condyle, flexor enthesiopathy and salvage procedures for the elbow joint. Includes Quick Reference Guide to Imaging Techniques by Thomas W. Maddox. Operative Techniques: Arthroscopy of the elbow; Caudolateral approach to the elbow; Medial approach to the elbow; Subtotal coronoidectomy; OCD flap removal by medial arthrotomy; Closed reduction of traumatic lateral luxation; Collateral ligament repair; Dynamic proximal ulnar osteotomy/ostectomy; Ununited anconeal process internal fixation or removal; Lengthening of the radius.
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