Treatment of recurrent coxofemoral luxation in a calf by use of open reduction and translocation of the greater trochanter.
A 4-day-old bull calf was admitted for treatment of a coxofemoral luxation. Closed reduction of the luxation was successfully performed on 2 occasions, and the limb was placed in an Ehmer sling. On both occasions, however, the luxation recurred. The luxation was reduced a third time with open reduction and caudal and distal relocation of the greater trochanter. Luxation did not recur after this treatment, and the calf grew and developed normally.
Madison
J B
JB
Department of Clinical Studies, New Bolton Center, Kennett Square, PA 19348.
Johnston
J K
JK
D000818:Animals; D000831:Animals, Newborn; D001863:Bone Screws / Q000662:veterinary; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006617:Hip Dislocation / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D012008:Recurrence