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Treatment will depend on the primary cause of the elbow dysplasia. Often surgery is best performed arthroscopically, but conventional open surgery can also be done. Depending on the individual dog’s elbow problem surgery may involve: Removal of any coronoid fragments and removal of loose cartilage (Figure 6) (FCP).
Dogs with elbow dysplasia typically show signs of lameness before reaching one year of age, although in some cases lameness may not become apparent until middle age. The treatment for this disease can involve surgical and/or medical options.
Options like arthroscopic fragment removal or subtotal coronoid ostectomy are specific surgical procedures that address different aspects of elbow dysplasia effectively. Medications. Medications play a crucial role in managing the pain and inflammation associated with canine elbow dysplasia.
Elbow dysplasia can cause significant discomfort and restrict your dog's mobility. Arthroscopy allows for a thorough examination of the elbow joint, offering a means to remove loose bodies, assess the degree of arthritic changes, and address lesions associated with the dysplasia.
Development and evaluation of semiconstrained arthroplasty for the treatment of elbow osteoarthritis in the dog
