Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2008; 21(03): 302-306
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1617376
Case Report
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Arthroscopic management of a lateral glenohumeral ligament rupture in two dogs

R. A. Pettitt
1   Small Animal Teaching Hospital, Leahurst Campus, University of Liverpool, Neston, UK
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J. F. Innes
1   Small Animal Teaching Hospital, Leahurst Campus, University of Liverpool, Neston, UK
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Publication History

Received: 20 February 2008

Accepted 25 March 2008

Publication Date:
12 January 2018 (online)

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Summary

Tears to the lateral glenohumeral ligament appear to be uncommon in dogs. Two Labrador Retrievers were arthroscopically diagnosed with lateral glenohumeral ligament tears of the shoulder. Both cases failed to respond to conservative management. Surgical stabilisation of the lateral aspect of the shoulder joint was achieved using an arthroscopically placed suture using a hanging limb technique. Lameness resolved in both cases.