Osteochondritis dissecans of the tarsocrural joint in three canine siblings

Olson, N.C.; Mostosky, U.V.; Flo, G.L.; Tvedten, H.W.

Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 176(7): 635-637

1980


ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1488
PMID: 7372538
Document Number: 154781
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.

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