Medical and surgical management of traumatic elbow luxation in a juvenile ferret.
Elbow luxation is a common orthopedic injury in the ferret. The injury is usually caused by trauma but can also occur spontaneously. The most successful treatment involves a combination of surgical and medical intervention. Surgical treatment includes open reduction of the elbow joint and stabilization with orthopedic implants. Medical treatment includes external coaptation, analgesia, and prevention of infection. Owner compliance also plays an important role in return to full function of the luxated ferret elbow joint.
Hermann
Bernadette A
BA
Veterinary Emergency Service, Southgate, MI 48195, USA. bhermanndvm@yahoo.com
Plensdorf
Keryn L
KL
Degner
Daniel A
DA
D000818:Animals; D001863:Bone Screws / Q000662:veterinary; D005289:Ferrets / Q000601:surgery*; D005552:Forelimb / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D007794:Lameness, Animal; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D012086:Reoperation / Q000662:veterinary; D016896:Treatment Outcome