Multiple ligamentous injuries of the canine stifle joint: a study of 12 cases

Bruce, W. J.

doi:10.1111/j.1748-5827.1998.tb03724.x

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“…Work behaviour is likely to be different between breeds with regard to stifl e injuries because of the over-representation of Heading dogs in the category of multiple injuries to ligaments. Such cases were presumably the result of extreme pathological forces applied to the stifl e, whereas a single injury is likely to involve conformational differences (Bruce 1998;Schwandt et al 2006). The majority (67%) of multiple injuries to stifl e ligaments occurred during transit of a fence, and all nine Heading dogs suffering this injury during such transit incurred multiple injuries to the ligaments.…”

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A survey of diseases of working farm dogs in New Zealand

Cave¹,

Bridges²,

Cogger³

et al. 2009

New Zealand Veterinary Journal

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AIMS:To record the incidence of specifi c diseases affecting working farm dogs; identify any apparent breed predispositions; determine the most important causes of loss from death, euthanasia, or retirement of the dog; and identify potential interventions that could reduce the incidence of disease. METHODS:A national questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted to identify the incidence of specifi c diseases, and circumstances of trauma affecting working farm dogs that presented to rural veterinary practices over a 12-month period, between April 2008 and April 2009. The practices were convenience-sampled on the basis of geography and size. RESULTS:Sixty-six practices were approached, and veterinarians from 30 practices agreed to participate, with representation from all major rural regions of New Zealand. Data were provided on 2,214 presentations, excluding revisits, of which 51% were for Huntaways and 39% Heading dogs. Trauma was identifi ed as a cause of injury in 848 (38%) visits. Huntaways were apparently over-represented in cases of constipation, gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV), theriogenological problems, laryngitis, hip dysplasia, and degenerative lumbosacral disease. In contrast, Heading dogs were over-represented among cases of multiple ligamentous injury of the stifl e, disruption of the gastrocnemius or Achilles tendon, tarsal injuries, and hip luxation. Traumatic injury involved injury by stock (20%), automotive incidents (19%), transit across fence lines (16%), and dog bites (12%). Loss occurred following 10% of visits, of which trauma was known to be involved in 32%. The most important nontraumatic causes of loss were GDV, degenerative joint disease, mammary neoplasia and diseases involving the female reproductive tract, cardiac disease, and poisoning.CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Several important diseases appear amenable to intervention through nutrition, neutering, or behavioural modifi cation, including constipation, GDV, theriogenological problems, dog-bite injuries, and laryngitis. Altering modes of transit across fence lines has the potential to reduce large numbers of serious orthopaedic injuries to working farm dogs.

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A survey of diseases of working farm dogs in New Zealand

Cave¹,

Bridges²,

Cogger³

et al. 2009

New Zealand Veterinary Journal

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“…Medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury due to traumatic incidents or chronic joint infection affecting ligament structures cause joint instability (Aron 1988, Brinker et al 2006, Bruce 1998. These injuries are either treated with primary reconstruction of the ligament, with a prosthetic ligament (Piermattei andJohnson 2004, Hulse andShires 1986), transarticular external fixators or splint stabilization of the joint until adequate periarticular fibrosis is achieved (Laing 1993).…”

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An in vitro study of potential attachment sites for the reconstruction of the medial collateral ligament of canine stifles

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An in vitro study of potential attachment sites for the reconstruction of the medial collateral ligament of canine stiflesEstudio in vitro sobre potenciales puntos de anclaje para la reconstrucción del ligamento colateral medial en rodillas caninas RESUMENLa ruptura del ligamento colateral medial conlleva a inestabilidad articular de la rodilla en perros y debe ser reparada quirúrgicamente lo antes posible. El posicionamiento del implante en una posición isométrica es necesario para mantener la estabilidad articular evitando tensiones excesivas o aflojamiento del implante durante el movimiento articular. El objetivo del presente estudio fue determinar la isometría potencial de tres combinaciones de anclaje; un anclaje femoral en combinación con tres anclajes en la zona proximal de la tibia en nueve rodillas caninas. Se determinó la distancia entre el marcador femoral y los tres distintos marcadores tibiales en radiografías de cada rodilla en tres distintos ángulos articulares (extensión máxima, 130° y máxima flexión). Ninguna combinación estudiada resultó isométrica. Todas las combinaciones demostraron un leve aumento de la distancia en extensión del miembro y una reducción marcada de la longitud en máxima flexión articular. El menor cambio total de longitud se encontró en el marcador tibial más distal. El presente estudio demuestra que hay variación de longitud entre distintos puntos posibles de anclaje para la reparación del LCM y puede ser la base para futuras investigaciones relacionadas con dicha lesión.Palabras clave: rodilla canina, ligamento colateral, isometría. SUMMARYRupture of the medial collateral ligament (MCL) results in joint instability of the stifle in dogs and should be surgically repaired as early as possible. Placement of a prosthetic ligament in the most isometric position is necessary to maintain joint stability avoiding excessive tension or loosening on the implant during joint motion. The objective of the present study was to determine the potential isometry of three anchor paired sites in canine cadaveric stifles. The length from a femoral marker to each of 3 medial tibial markers was determined from radiographs of each limb in different joint angles (maximal extension, 130° and maximal flexion). None of the anchor combinations were isometric. All combinations had low increase in length on stifle extension and a pronounced decrease on stifle flexion. The least change in length was measured on the more distal tibial anchor marker. The present study demonstrates that some locations for the origin and insertion of a prosthetic MCL are associated with less length change.

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“…Meniscii support the joint primarily by providing stress transference like a pressure pad. If one or more of these components are damaged, the stability of the joint is compromised (2,10). The most likely causes of such instabilities are cranial cruciate, caudal cruciate and medial collateral ligament injuries (2,5).…”

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“…Complete luxation of the stifle is rarely encountered in canines (2,5) due to the extreme force required to damage multiple ligamentous attachments inside the joint (3,5,9). Treatment preferences vary from prosthetic reconstruction to arthrodesis of the joint (3,5), depending on the surgeon's preference and the joint's structural integrity (1,2,3,5).…”

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Management of a complete stifle luxation with a hinged transarticular hybrid external fixator in a dog

ÖZAK

2017

Ankara Üniversitesi Veteriner Fakültesi Dergisi

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Summary:A 2 years old, 15 kg, male, mix breed dog that was presented with a right open tibial fracture and left complete stifle luxation. Cranial and caudal cruciate ligaments with medial and lateral collateral ligaments were completely torn. Stabilization of the stifle was established with a hinged transarticular external fixator. After fixator removal, radiographic findings were normal besides some periarticular osteophyte formations. Physical therapy was initiated postoperatively. Now the dog can perform all daily activities with mild lameness.

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Multiple ligamentous injuries of the canine stifle joint: a study of 12 cases

Cited by 26 publications

References 14 publications

A survey of diseases of working farm dogs in New Zealand

A survey of diseases of working farm dogs in New Zealand

An in vitro study of potential attachment sites for the reconstruction of the medial collateral ligament of canine stifles

Management of a complete stifle luxation with a hinged transarticular hybrid external fixator in a dog

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