title: Multiple tarsal luxations in 2 Holstein heifers.
abstract: Two Holstein heifers were referred for non-weight bearing lameness. The physical examination and radiographic findings were diagnostic of tarsal luxation. Treatment and outcome are reported. A closed reduction was successfully performed in 1 heifer. The second animal was euthanized after attempts to reduce and stabilize the joint.
authors.affiliation: Université de Montréal, Département des Sciences Cliniques, 2300 rue Sicotte, St-Hyacinthe, Quebec.
authors.forename: Caroline
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Constant
authors.affiliation: Université de Montréal, Département des Sciences Cliniques, 2300 rue Sicotte, St-Hyacinthe, Quebec.
authors.forename: Sylvain
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nichols
authors.affiliation: Université de Montréal, Département des Sciences Cliniques, 2300 rue Sicotte, St-Hyacinthe, Quebec.
authors.forename: Emma
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Marchionatti
authors.affiliation: Université de Montréal, Département des Sciences Cliniques, 2300 rue Sicotte, St-Hyacinthe, Quebec.
authors.forename: Hélène
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Lardé
authors.affiliation: Université de Montréal, Département des Sciences Cliniques, 2300 rue Sicotte, St-Hyacinthe, Quebec.
authors.forename: Julien
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Olive
authors.affiliation: Université de Montréal, Département des Sciences Cliniques, 2300 rue Sicotte, St-Hyacinthe, Quebec.
authors.forename: Gilles
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Fecteau
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000473:pathology / Q000662:veterinary*; D007794:Lameness, Animal / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D013643:Tarsus, Animal / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D016896:Treatment Outcome