Fragmented coronoid process and incomplete ossification of the humeral condyle in a rottweiler.
OBJECTIVE
To describe incomplete ossification of the humeral condyle and fragmentation of the medial coronoid process in a Rottweiler.


METHODS
Clinical report.


METHODS
A 4-year-old sexually intact male Rottweiler.


METHODS
Physical examination, radiography, and computed tomography of both elbow joints were performed initially. Drill holes were made across the humeral condyle to promote ossification. Radiography and computed tomography were repeated 14 weeks later. Radiography was repeated 15 months later. A mild intermittent lameness remained.


RESULTS
Preoperatively a radiolucent line was present across the right humeral condyle. This radiolucent line remained unchanged 14 weeks after drill holes were made across the condyle.


CONCLUSIONS
Incomplete ossification of the humeral condyle is present in Rottweilers.


CONCLUSIONS
Incomplete ossification of the humeral condyle is present in Rottweilers and may coexist with fragmentation of the medial coronoid process in that breed. The radiographic diagnosis may be difficult because precise positioning is required to see the area of incomplete ossification. Computed tomography may be required to confirm the presence of incomplete ossification of the humeral condyle. Drilling holes across the humeral condyle does not appear to lead to union of the area of incomplete ossification.
Rovesti
G L
GL
Ambulatorio Veterinario Associato M. E. Miller, Cavriago (RE), Italy.
Flückiger
M
M
Margini
A
A
Marcellin-Little
D J
DJ
D000818:Animals; D001848:Bone Diseases, Developmental / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D006811:Humerus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000662:veterinary; D014457:Ulna / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*