Professional paper

https://doi.org/10.24099/vet.arhiv.0359

Open reduction of a traumatic left scapulohumeral luxation in a degu (Octodon degus) - a case report

Marko Stejskal ; Clinic for Surgery, Orthopedics and Ophthalmology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Petra Dmitrović ; Clinic for Surgery, Orthopedics and Ophthalmology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Marija Mamić ; Clinic for Surgery, Orthopedics and Ophthalmology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia
Karlo Tanhofer ; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia

Abstract

This report describes a straightforward surgical technique for open treatment of a scapulohumeral joint derangement in a very small patient. A case of an open repair of a traumatic left scapulohumeral luxation in a degu (Octodon degus) with a synthetic ligament is described. The progress of healing was monitored clinically and radiographically. Seroma formation two weeks postoperatively was the only minor complication recorded. There were no major complications. The patient started using the limb 19 days postoperatively and full return of function was achieved within 60 days.

Keywords

degu; shoulder luxation; open reduction

Hrčak ID:

238618

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/238618

Publication date:

25.5.2020.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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