[Lameness in a dog following gunshot wound; case report and management protocol].
The clinical signs and surgical treatment of a 3-year old German wirehair Pointer with chronic intermittent lameness due to a gunshot injury are presented. In addition to routine radiography, ultrasound investigation and positive contrast arthrography of the radiocarpal joint showed that a bullet was located in the lateropalmar part of the radiocarpal joint cavity. Surgical removal of the bullet led to complete clinical recovery. A diagnostic and therapeutic protocol is presented for dogs and cats with gunshot injuries.
Maarschalkerweerd
R J
RJ
Diergeneeskundig Orthopedisch Centrum Amsterdam.
Boroffka
S A
SA
D000465:Algorithms; D000818:Animals; D002350:Carpus, Animal; D004285:Dogs / Q000293:injuries*; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D017746:Joint Capsule; D007794:Lameness, Animal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D014948:Wounds, Gunshot / Q000150:complications / Q000662:veterinary*