Congenital Elbow Subluxation in a Cat

Valastro, Carmela; Bello, Antonio Di; Crovace, Antonio

doi:10.1111/j.1740-8261.2005.00012.x

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“…Hypoplasia of the anconeal process could also contribute to elbow joint laxity. 31,33 However, in the elbow-flexed position, the anconeal process displace from olecranon fossa without abnormalities, decreasing the stability of the elbow joint. Therefore, although a normal anconeal process was observed on the radiographs, the elbow joint could be subluxated along with the medial luxation of the triceps brachii tendon without damage to collateral ligaments or the anconeal process.…”

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Traumatic medial luxation of the triceps brachii tendon with medial subluxation of the elbow joint in a dog

2020

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Objective: To describe the surgical reduction of luxation of the triceps brachii tendon in a dog. Animal: One 2.5-year-old 2.58 kg castrated male toy poodle. Study design: Clinical case report. Methods: The dog displayed intermittent, non-weight bearing lameness of the right forelimb for approximately 18 months before presenting at the veterinary medical center. Medial subluxation of the right elbow joint was detected by palpation. The Campbell test was consistent with an increased range of motion during supination. At ultrasonographic examination, medial luxation of the triceps brachii tendon was noted, whereas collateral ligaments appeared normal. No skeletal deformities were found on radiographs of the right forelimb. The luxation of the triceps brachii tendon was surgically corrected with antirotational suture, a stopper pin, medial retinaculum release, and imbrication of the lateral retinaculum. Results: The right triceps brachii tendon and elbow joint were successfully reduced. Gait returned to normal by 55 days postoperatively. No implant failure or recurrence were observed 3.5 years after surgery. Conclusion: Surgical reduction of a luxation of the triceps brachii tendon in a dog resolved lameness and restored the range of motion of the affected elbow, leading to good long-term outcome.

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“…One of the causes might be damage of lateral retinaculum of the triceps brachii tendon. Hypoplasia of the anconeal process could also contribute to elbow joint laxity 31,33 . However, in the elbow‐flexed position, the anconeal process displace from olecranon fossa without abnormalities, decreasing the stability of the elbow joint.…”

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Traumatic medial luxation of the triceps brachii tendon with medial subluxation of the elbow joint in a dog

2020

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“…Another cause of osteoarthritis of the elbow joint might be congenital elbow luxation. 17,18 Management of this condition would depend on the severity of the clinical signs, with the majority of cats undergoing conservative management, and elbow arthrodesis being reserved only for those cases that respond poorly to this. Elbow arthrodesis is not commonly performed in the cat.…”

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Hips, elbows and Stifles

Grierson¹

2012

Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery

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There is an extensive body of original articles and textbooks in the published literature relating to aspects of feline joint disease. This article combines information from key companion animal and feline-specific references together with the author's clinical experience to provide a practical overview of joint disease, and highlight important differences between cats and dogs in terms of presentation and treatment.

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“…1 Mostly reported in dogs, 1 cases of congenital radial head luxation have been rarely described in cats. 2,3 Traumatic luxation of the radial head is more frequently associated with an ulnar fracture. 4 However, isolated traumatic luxation of the radial head can also occur, 4 even if very limited information is available.…”

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Repair of an Isolated Traumatic Cranial Luxation of the Radial Head Using a TightRope System in a Cat

Richard

Vallefuoco

2022

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A 4.4 kg, a 6-year-old Domestic Shorthair male neutered outdoor cat was diagnosed with an isolated traumatic cranial luxation of the left radial head. Surgical stabilization was achieved using a mini TightRope system (Arthrex Vet Systems, Naples, Florida, United States) to hold the radial head to the ulna without attempting to reconstruct the annular ligament. A range of motion within the normal range was achieved after reduction. At 7-week follow-up after surgery, the cat was walking without lameness; at follow-up by telephone 3 years postoperatively, the owner described the overall quality of life as excellent with good mobility in everyday activities such as jumping, running, and playing. Many publications in veterinary medicine detail congenital radial head luxation, Monteggia lesions, or complete elbow luxation, but traumatic radial head luxation is barely cited as the occurrence is rare. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of a feline isolated traumatic radial head luxation managed with this technique.

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Congenital Elbow Subluxation in a Cat

Cited by 11 publications

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Traumatic medial luxation of the triceps brachii tendon with medial subluxation of the elbow joint in a dog

Traumatic medial luxation of the triceps brachii tendon with medial subluxation of the elbow joint in a dog

Hips, elbows and Stifles

Repair of an Isolated Traumatic Cranial Luxation of the Radial Head Using a TightRope System in a Cat

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