title: Traumatic luxations of the appendicular skeleton.
abstract: Traumatic luxation of joints of the appendicular skeleton is common.Timely and accurate identification of the luxation is essential to restoring normal function. Physical examination and radiographic assessment are commonly utilized for accurate identification and categorization. Conservative and surgical techniques are employed for treatment of luxations solely and in combination. Selection of appropriate reparative techniques is dependent on the joint injured as well as on other joint- and injury-specific factors.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078, USA. bjude@okstate.edu
authors.forename: Jude T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Bordelon
authors.forename: H Fulton
authors.initials: HF
authors.lastname: Reaugh
authors.forename: Mark C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Rochat
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000829:Animals, Domestic / Q000293:injuries*; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D007596:Joints / Q000293:injuries*; D009985:Orthopedics / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D014947:Wounds and Injuries / Q000662:veterinary