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Osteochondritis dissecans of the tibio–tarsal joint in the dog
Author(s) -
ROSENBLUM G. P.,
ROBINS G. M.,
CARLISLE C. H.
Publication year - 1978
Publication title -
journal of small animal practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.7
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1748-5827
pISSN - 0022-4510
DOI - 10.1111/j.1748-5827.1978.tb05570.x
Subject(s) - osteochondritis dissecans , medicine , tarsal joint , hock , tarsus (eyelids) , radiography , osteochondritis , joint (building) , orthodontics , tarsal bone , surgery , anatomy , ankle , architectural engineering , eyelid , engineering
In five dogs with osteochondritis dissecans in the hock joint the primary lesions were on the medial ridges of the trochlea of the tibial tarsal bones. Clinical and radiographic findings, and surgical techniques are described. Possible aetiological factors, and the results of treatment are discussed.