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OSTEOCHONDRITIS DISSECANS IN THE DOG
Author(s) -
Robins G. M.
Publication year - 1978
Publication title -
australian veterinary journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.382
H-Index - 59
eISSN - 1751-0813
pISSN - 0005-0423
DOI - 10.1111/j.1751-0813.1978.tb02457.x
Subject(s) - osteochondritis dissecans , medicine , elbow , hock , osteochondritis , etiology , surgery , anatomy , pathology
SUMMARY The diagnosis, aetiology, pathogenesis and treatment of osteochondritis dissecana in the shoulder, elbow, stifle and hock joints of the dog is reviewed. A technique of surgically exploring the shoulder joint with minimal exposure is described. Recommendations for preventing the development of osteochondritis dissecans are made.