Multiple ligament injuries of the canine and feline stifle joint which result in luxation are uncommon. Two cats and one dog, that had sustained such a joint injury were surgically treated. A rupture of the cranial and caudal cruciate ligaments, and at least one collateral ligament was observed in all of the three animals. Prosthetic reconstruction was used, as previously described, in combination with a novel technique of intraoperative placement of a temporary trans-articular pin (TTP) to maintain intra-operative anatomical reduction. TTP placement facilitated maintenance of joint alignment during surgical reconstruction and aided appropriate tensioning of the prosthetic sutures, preventing collapse of femorotibial joint compartments. The TTP was removed prior to closure of the joint allowing immediate post-operative joint mobilisation. Based on assessment by their owners, all the animals made a complete recovery. TTP was considered a relatively simple and effective adjunctive aid for surgical treatment of traumatic luxation of the stifle joint.
A 4‐year‐old neutered male English springer spaniel was examined because of postoperative allodynia and non‐weight bearing right thoracic limb lameness following bilateral humeral transcondylar screw placement to manage humeral intracondylar fissure. Clinical examination demonstrated signs attributable to ulnar neuropathy. Ulnar nerve block resulted in temporary resolution of clinical signs and confirmed the diagnosis. Multi‐modal analgesia resulted in the resolution of clinical signs with all medication withdrawn by 3 months postoperatively. No recurrence was reported at a 6‐month follow‐up. To our knowledge, this is the first documented report of ulnar neuropathy following humeral transcondylar screw placement in a dog.
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