Species: Dog
Condition: Elbow Luxation
Organ System: Musculoskeletal
Elbow luxation is the displacement of one or more of the three bones that compose the elbow joint. It can be caused by trauma or it can also be inherited. Breeds predisposed to congenital elbow luxation are the Pug, Afghan Hound, Doberman, Dachshund, Boston and Yorkshire Terrier, Shetland Sheepdog, Miniature Poodle, Pomeranian, Chihuahua, Cocker Spaniel, Bouviers des Flandres, Jack Russell and English Bulldog. Clinical signs are lameness, slightly bent forearm, inability to fully extend the elbow and elbow swelling. Treatment involves putting the elbow back into correct alignment by surgery or by closed reduction.
Breeds exposed to Elbow Luxation – Research Reference
Miniature Poodle Cross – (Page et al. 2003)
Chihuahua Cross – (Page et al. 2003)
Poodle – Toy Cross – (Page et al. 2003)
Yorkshire Terrier Cross – (Page et al. 2003)
Chihuahua – (Page et al. 2003)
Miniature Poodle – (Page et al. 2003)
Poodle – Toy – (Page et al. 2003)
Yorkshire Terrier – (Page et al. 2003)
Cavoodle – (Page et al. 2003)
Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine
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This information is accurate as at May 2014 and is subject to change without notice.
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