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CC BY 4.0 · VCOT Open 2022; 05(02): e103-e105
DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1757346
Case Report

Successful Management of Congenital Radial Head Subluxation in a Juvenile Dog Using Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene Suture Toggle

Wye Li Chong 
1   Surgery Department, Animal Referral Hospital Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
,
Jack Davey
1   Surgery Department, Animal Referral Hospital Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
,
Kieri Jermyn
1   Surgery Department, Animal Referral Hospital Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
,
Rui Sul
1   Surgery Department, Animal Referral Hospital Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
,
Jacob Michelsen
1   Surgery Department, Animal Referral Hospital Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
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Abstract

Congenital humeroradial subluxation was diagnosed by clinical examination and radiography in a 16-week-old female dog that presented for left forelimb lameness. This was treated surgically by open reduction followed by placement of an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene suture from the craniolateral aspect of the proximal radius to the caudomedial aspect of the ulna, secured with a toggle and suture button. Postoperative findings were consistent with clinical improvement and radiographs were compatible with resolution of elbow subluxation. To our knowledge, this is the first case report of congenital humeroradial subluxation to be managed with an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene suture toggle.

Keywords

humeroradial - UHMWPE - elbow - dogs - subluxation

Authors' Contribution

All authors contributed to the management of the case, acquisition of data, drafting and revision of the manuscript.




Publication History

Received: 04 May 2022

Accepted: 10 June 2022

Article published online:
21 October 2022

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