title: Surgical stabilization of shoulder luxation in a pot-bellied pig.
abstract: Case Description-A 4.6-month-old pot-bellied pig was evaluated because of non-weight-bearing lameness (grade 5/5) in the right forelimb of 4 days' duration. Clinical Findings-Clinical and radiographic examination revealed a closed, lateral luxation of the right shoulder joint. Treatment and Outcome-Initial attempts at closed reduction failed to provide adequate stability of the shoulder joint. Open reduction and internal fixation by placement of 2 lateral tension sutures with a system designed for canine cranial cruciate ligament repair provided adequate joint stability and a successful outcome. Conclusions and Clinical Relevance-Stabilization of the shoulder joint with lateral tension sutures after open reduction should be considered for management of lateral shoulder luxation in pot-bellied pigs.
authors: Department of Companion Animal Clinical Studies, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, 0110 Onderstepoort, South Africa.
authors: Luis M
authors: LM
authors: Rubio-Martínez
authors: Eva
authors: E
authors: Rioja
authors: A S
authors: AS
authors: Shakespeare
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005552:Forelimb / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D012783:Shoulder Dislocation / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D013552:Swine / Q000293:injuries*; D013553:Swine Diseases / Q000601:surgery*