Arthroscopic management of a lateral glenohumeral ligament rupture in two dogs

R. A. Pettitt; J. F. Innes

doi:10.1055/s-0037-1617376

Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Table of Contents

Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2008; 21(03): 302-306
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1617376

Case Report

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Arthroscopic management of a lateral glenohumeral ligament rupture in two dogs

R. A. Pettitt

¹Small Animal Teaching Hospital, Leahurst Campus, University of Liverpool, Neston, UK

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J. F. Innes

¹Small Animal Teaching Hospital, Leahurst Campus, University of Liverpool, Neston, UK

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Abstract

Summary

Tears to the lateral glenohumeral ligament appear to be uncommon in dogs. Two Labrador Retrievers were arthroscopically diagnosed with lateral glenohumeral ligament tears of the shoulder. Both cases failed to respond to conservative management. Surgical stabilisation of the lateral aspect of the shoulder joint was achieved using an arthroscopically placed suture using a hanging limb technique. Lameness resolved in both cases.

Keywords

Lateral glenohumeral ligament - arthroscopy - dog

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