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Modified Robert-Jones Bandage Application to a Pointer Puppy with Carpal Laxity Syndrome

  • Yoo, Saejong (Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University) ;
  • Lin, Chihfeng (Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University) ;
  • Kim, Dae-Hyun (Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Thoracic Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine) ;
  • Chung, Hyo-Jin (Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University) ;
  • Suh, Hyun Jung (Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University) ;
  • Lee, Changsun (Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University) ;
  • Kim, Hwi-Yool (Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Konkuk University)
  • Received : 2017.08.25
  • Accepted : 2018.04.12
  • Published : 2018.04.30
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Abstract

A 5-month-old, intact female pointer weighing 13 kg was referred for diagnosis and treatment of bilateral thoracic limb hyperflexion without trauma. After physical and radiographic examination, carpal laxity syndrome was diagnosed. A modified Robert-Jones bandage was applied and cage rest, including general puppy food, was prescribed for 3 weeks. The patient acquired normal gait with weight bearing, with non-remarkable findings on radiographic examination. The modified Robert-Jones bandage was sufficient to treat carpal laxity syndrome in this case.

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