Orthopaedics

The patella (knee cap) can sometimes luxate (dislocate) from the groove in which it should run. This groove is found on the front of the bottom of the femur (thigh bone), and forms part of the stifle (knee) joint.

Rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament in the stifle (knee) joint is a very common problem in dogs.

Rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament is one of the commonest problems that is referred to us. Rupture of this ligament can be partial or complete and the cartilages in the knee can be damaged because of the instability that results.

The anconeal process is found in the elbow. It is a “keel” of bone on the ulna (one of the bones of the forearm) which slots into the back of the humerus (the bone of the upper arm) and which gives stability to the elbow when that joint is in extension.

Patella luxation is a common problem in dogs. The patella (kneecap) luxates (dislocates) from the trochlea (the groove) in which it is supposed to run on the bottom end of the femur (thigh bone).

The articular cartilage over part of the humerus that forms part of the shoulder joint can under-run and fragment during development. Signs usually start around 6-7 months of age.

Stem cell therapy is a new treatment for the degenerative joint disease (DJD), and we have started our first cases in July 2014.

Bone, tendons and ligaments respond to stress and pressure by reinforcing and remodelling. They can be tricked into doing this repair and remodeling with the application of ultrasound.

To the best of our knowledge here at West Midlands Veterinary Referrals, Yoda is only the second cat ever to have a Ridgestop placed. This technique is a new addition to the techniques used to manage patella (kneecap) luxation (dislocation). The patella should normally track up and down in a groove. Luxation occurs when it slips out of that groove.

Incomplete ossification of the humeral condyle (IOHC) is most frequently see in Spaniels.