Original Article

The use of intra-articular anesthesia as a diagnostic tool in canine lameness

Authors: 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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How to Cite: Van Vynckt, D. , Samoy, Y. , Mosselmans, L. , Verhoeven, G. , Verschooten, F. & Van Ryssen, B. (2012) “The use of intra-articular anesthesia as a diagnostic tool in canine lameness”, Vlaams Diergeneeskundig Tijdschrift. 81(5). doi: https://doi.org/10.21825/vdt.v81i5.18328