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

Abstract

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.

Use of bone anchors for the treatment of partial and complete traumatic elbow luxations: A retrospective case series of three dogs

“…In Case 3, Campbell's test was performed and showed partial instability (>70°) of the elbow, and as a result a surgical approach was chosen. Partial traumatic elbow luxation has been reported twice in dogs, but both had medial luxation of the anconeal process and medial humeroulnar subluxation 22,23 . Case 3 is the first lateral subluxation of the radial head reported in veterinary literature.…”

“…Partial traumatic elbow luxation has been reported twice in dogs, but both had medial luxation of the anconeal process and medial humeroulnar subluxation. 22,23 Case 3 is the first lateral subluxation of the radial head reported in veterinary literature.…”

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