Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2004; 17(01): 53-56
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1632794
Case Report
Schattauer GmbH

Talocalcaneocentral luxation combined with lateral instability of the talocrural joint in a dog and a cat

Authors

  • K. Hurter

    1   Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Division of Small Animal Surgery and Orthopaedics, University of Berne, Switzerland
  • P. Schawalder

    1   Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Division of Small Animal Surgery and Orthopaedics, University of Berne, Switzerland
  • H. G. Schmökel

    1   Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Clinical Veterinary Medicine, Division of Small Animal Surgery and Orthopaedics, University of Berne, Switzerland
Further Information

Publication History

Received 12 January 2003

Accepted 18 September 2003

Publication Date:
22 February 2018 (online)

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Summary

Tarsal injuries occur commonly in the cat and the dog, often due to motor vehicle accidents. In two cases a talocalcaneocentral luxation was associated with lateral talocrural instability. The surgical fixation of the talocalcaneocentral luxation, employing Kirschner pins in a cat and a DC plate in a dog, together with stabilisation of the lateral talocrural joint resulted in good long-term healing. The main aim of the surgical techniques used in these two cases was to stabilise the joints, without crossing and immobilising the talocalcaneal joint.