Elbow Joint Luxation in a 1-Month-Old Foal

Rubio-Martinez, L. M. ; Vazquez, F. J. (Universidad de Zaragoza) ; Romero, A. (Universidad de Zaragoza) ; Ormazabal, J. R.

Resumen: This paper reports on luxation of the elbow joint without concomitant fracture in a 1-month-old foal. Conservative treatment, with closed reduction and full-limb bandaging, including caudal and lateral splints, seemed successful initially, however, failed to provide enough stability and luxation recurred, and open reduction and surgical placement of prosthetic collateral ligaments was required. Luxation of the elbow joint should be considered when acute non-weight bearing forelimb lameness occurs associated with pain and swelling in the area of the elbow in young foals. Closed reduction failed to provide sufficient joint stability.

Idioma: Inglés

DOI: 10.1111/j.1751-0813.2007.00245.x

Año: 2008

Publicado en: Australian Veterinary Journal 86, 1-2 (2008), 56-59
ISSN: 0005-0423

Factor impacto JCR: 0.801 (2008)

Categ. JCR: VETERINARY SCIENCES rank: 63 / 134 = 0.47 (2008) - Q2 - T2

Tipo y forma: Article (PostPrint)

Área (Departamento): Área Medicina y Cirugía Animal (Dpto. Patología Animal)