Osteochondritis dissecans of the tarsocrural joint in three canine siblings

Osteochondritis dissecans of the tarsocrural joint was diagnosed in three canine siblings. The lesion, unilateral in one dog and bilateral in two dogs, was on the caudomedial aspect of the trochlea of the talus. Surgical treatment resulted in marked improvement of hindlimb gait.

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Published in:	Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Vol. 176; no. 7; p. 635
Main Authors:	Olson, N C, Mostosky, U V, Flo, G L, Tvedten, H W
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-04-1980
Subjects:	Animals Dog Diseases - genetics Dog Diseases - surgery Dogs Female Hindlimb Joints Osteochondritis - genetics Osteochondritis - surgery Osteochondritis - veterinary
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Summary:	Osteochondritis dissecans of the tarsocrural joint was diagnosed in three canine siblings. The lesion, unilateral in one dog and bilateral in two dogs, was on the caudomedial aspect of the trochlea of the talus. Surgical treatment resulted in marked improvement of hindlimb gait.
ISSN:	0003-1488