Osteochondritis dissecans of the tarsocrural joint in three canine siblings

J Am Vet Med Assoc. 1980 Apr 1;176(7):635-7.

Abstract

Osteochondritis dissecans of the tarsocrural joint was diagnosed in three canine siblings. The lesion, unilateral in one dog and bilateral in two dogs, was on the caudomedial aspect of the trochlea of the talus. Surgical treatment resulted in marked improvement of hindlimb gait.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Dog Diseases / genetics*
  • Dog Diseases / surgery
  • Dogs
  • Female
  • Hindlimb*
  • Joints*
  • Osteochondritis / genetics
  • Osteochondritis / surgery
  • Osteochondritis / veterinary*