Clinical evaluation and long-term follow-up of dogs having coronoidectomy for elbow incongruity |
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Authors: | Puccio Margaret Marino Dominic J Stefanacci Joseph D McKenna Brian |
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Institution: | Department of Surgery, Long Island Veterinary Specialists, PLLC, 163 South Service Road, Plainview, New York 11803, USA. |
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Abstract: | A retrospective study was performed describing the clinical presentations, radiographic findings, and surgical outcomes of 17 dogs (18 elbows) following medial coronoidectomy for the treatment of elbow joint incongruity as a sole disease entity. Complete resolution of lameness was achieved in 100% of the cases. The mean radiographic arthrosis grade progressed in 70% of the cases. Results of this study indicate that resolution of clinical lameness may be achieved with medial coronoidectomy in dogs with elbow incongruity; however, progression of degenerative joint disease with unknown, long-term clinical significance can be expected after surgery. |
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