Open AccessScapular dislocation in a dog
Author(s) -
S. T. Tselepidis,
A Desiris
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of the hellenic veterinary medical society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.186
H-Index - 7
eISSN - 2585-3724
pISSN - 1792-2720
DOI - 10.12681/jhvms.15767
Subject(s) - scapula , sling (weapon) , medicine , etiology , surgery , dislocation , acromioclavicular dislocation , radiological weapon , reduction (mathematics) , clavicle , pathology , materials science , geometry , mathematics , composite material
A case of traumatic scapular dislocation is described in a dog. The etiology, clinical signs, radiological findings and main complications of this uncommonly met condition are described. The surgical approach, the reduction of the dislocated scapula in its normal position and the scapular support by wiring around the 2nd rib are described and discussed. Postoperatively a Velpeau sling is applied for 2-3 weeks followed by physical therapy of the affected limb for another period of 2 weeks time.