The use of intra-articular anesthesia as a diagnostic tool in canine lameness
- D. Van Vynckt
- Y. Samoy
- L. Mosselmans
- G. Verhoeven
- F. Verschooten
- B. Van Ryssen
Abstract
Lameness in dogs may be difficult to localize because of mild pathologic changes or inconclusive clinical findings. Intra-articular anesthesia is proposed as a diagnostic method to localize the source of lameness. After a description of the preparation, technique and puncture sites, an overview is given of a series of patients admitted for different joint problems. Intra-articular anesthesia proved to be applicable in any joint, provided that the clinician was experienced and the dog was under sedation. In 87% of the cases, intra-articular anesthesia was positive. Medial coronoid disease of the elbow joint was the most frequent indication for intra-articular anesthesia.
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