Lateral ligamentous injury to the carpus of a racing greyhound.
The lateral collateral ligament of the ulna and the dorsolateral ligaments of the radiocarpal joint of a racing Greyhound were ruptured, resulting in instability of the carpus when the joint was flexed. This report describes a technique for making a ligament prosthesis, using the ulnaris lateralis tendon. Although the dog did not return to racing, the carpus was stable enough for general activity.
D000818:Animals; D002350:Carpus, Animal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D004285:Dogs / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005552:Forelimb / Q000293:injuries*; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D008023:Ligaments, Articular / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography