Case studies – Orthopaedics and Soft Tissue
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***WARNING – The case studies below may contain descriptions and images of surgery***
Tibial diaphyseal fracture in a cat
Tibial diaphyseal fracture in a cat J a domestic short hair cat of 2 years of age went missing for a couple of days and came back home in a bad shape. He was referred [...]
Radio ulna fracture in a toy dog
Radio ulna fracture in a toy dog One evening, R a 1 year old Chihuahua, decided to jump off the couch which proved to be less than ideal. Instantly, after a yelp, she could not [...]
Short Ulna Syndrome
Short Ulna Syndrome F, a female entire Springer Spaniel, 6-month-old, started to limp on walks on her left front leg. This improved with pain relief but she was not 100% and given the young age [...]
Congenital Peritoneopericardial Hernia (PPDH)
Congenital Peritoneopericardial Hernia (PPDH) PPDH is a common congenital anomaly in dogs and cats. It is an abnormal development of the transverse septum resulting in a gap in the ventral diaphragm, through which the abdominal [...]
Patella Luxation
Patella luxation Patella luxation is a condition that causes the knee cap to pop out from its groove on the femur. It is a common condition and its seen more readily in small dogs where [...]
Oesophageal Lesion
Oesophageal Lesion B a 1year 6 month boxer decided that is a good idea to play with his friends using a bamboo stick. I presume you know where this is going. Soon after the play [...]