Dorsal tarsal instability in three racing greyhounds |
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Authors: | Guilliard M J |
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Institution: | Nantwich Veterinary Hospital, Crewe Road, Cheshire CW5 5SF. |
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Abstract: | Rupture of the dorsal ligaments of the tarsus in the greyhound is a rare racing injury. This case report describes dorsal tarsal instability in three greyhounds. A stumble and somersault were observed in two cases and were thought to have caused the injury. Previous reports advocate partial intertarsal arthrodesis as the preferred treatment for dorsal instability of the proximal intertarsal joint, but not all dogs returned to successful racing. In these three cases, stability was restored by the insertion of a wire tension band anchored to two bone screws, allowing the development of periarticular fibrosis. The dogs raced again with no loss of form. |
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