Congenital elbow subluxation in a cat

Vet Radiol Ultrasound. 2005 Jan-Feb;46(1):63-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1740-8261.2005.00012.x.

Abstract

Congenital elbow luxations are responsible for 17-20% of nontraumatic lameness of the elbow joint. They are not associated with a growth disorder or trauma. Congenital elbow luxation has been observed in dogs, but no data were found about this condition in cats. In this report, we describe congenital bilateral elbow subluxation in a cat.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cat Diseases / congenital
  • Cat Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Cats
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Elbow Joint / abnormalities*
  • Elbow Joint / diagnostic imaging
  • Joint Dislocations / complications
  • Joint Dislocations / congenital
  • Joint Dislocations / diagnostic imaging
  • Joint Dislocations / veterinary*
  • Lameness, Animal / etiology
  • Male
  • Radiography