Repair of shoulder luxation in a horse.
Shoulder luxation in a 3-year-old Thoroughbred filly was treated by closed reduction, using a calf jack to provide traction on the limb. Arthroscopic examination of the shoulder allowed removal of soft tissue and bony debris. After surgery, the filly was confined to a box stall for 6 months. Eight months after surgery, the filly was doing light work and was not lame. Muscular atrophy present before surgery had resolved. Use of a calf jack may allow reduction of shoulder luxation under field conditions.
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Department of Clinical Studies, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Kennett Square 19348.
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D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D006736:Horses / Q000293:injuries*; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D007794:Lameness, Animal / Q000209:etiology; D009133:Muscular Atrophy / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D014143:Traction / Q000662:veterinary*