80 (5) pp 327-338
Title:
Dysplastic elbow diseases in dogs
Abstract:
Elbow dysplasia (ED) is a term used to describe the most common causes of elbow lameness. The term refersto ununited anconeal process (UAP), fragmented coronoid process (FCP), osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) andelbow incongruity, according to the International Elbow Working Group (IEWG). All conditions are polygeneticand multifactorial diseases that often occur in young, popular breeds. Elbow incongruity has been suggestedas a causative factor in most of these pathologies.The aim of this review was to describe the etiology and clinical appearance on radiography, computedtomography (CT) and arthroscopy, together with their treatment options and prognosis.
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