Lateral fabellar fractures in the dog: A review of eight cases |
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| Authors: | J E F Houlton M G Ness |
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| Institution: | Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Madingley Road, Cambridge;*Croft Veterinary Surgeons, Croft Road, Blyth, Northumberland |
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| Abstract: | Fractures of the lateral fabella were recorded in seven medium or large breed dogs. Six dogs had unilateral fractures and one had bilateral fractures. The fractures appeared to occur spontaneously, without external trauma. Four fractures were managed conservatively and four were treated by surgical removal of the fracture fragments. Both treatments were successful in resolving the lameness. |
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