Scapulohumeral Joint Luxation in a Thoroughbred Racehorse during Recovery from General Anesthesia

[Abstract] Scapulohumeral joint luxation in horses is rare. This report describes the case of a 3-year-old thoroughbred racehorse with scapulohumeral luxation that occurred during recovery from general anesthesia. Closed reduction using a hoist under general anesthesia was performed soon after the i...

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Published inThe Japanese Journal of Veterinary Research Vol. 65; no. 2; pp. 89 - 93
Main Authors Yuya Mizuguchi, Daisuke Miyakoshi, Masaya Maeda
Format Journal Article
LanguageJapanese
Published Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine Hokkaido University 01.05.2017
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Summary:[Abstract] Scapulohumeral joint luxation in horses is rare. This report describes the case of a 3-year-old thoroughbred racehorse with scapulohumeral luxation that occurred during recovery from general anesthesia. Closed reduction using a hoist under general anesthesia was performed soon after the injury had occurred, and successful reduction was achieved; however, radiographic evidence of bony injury was observed. A conservative postoperative treatment was chosen, and a long-term successful outcome was achieved. Prompt reduction can hasten postoperative healing in the present case and can be imperative in dealing with scapulohumeral joint luxation.
ISSN:0047-1917
DOI:10.14943/jjvr.65.2.89