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Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2008; 21(02): 152-155
DOI: 10.3415/VCOT-07-05-0042
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Osteochondritis dissecans-like lesion of the intercondylar fossa of the femur in a dog

E. Kulendra
1   Departments of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, and 3Pathology and Infectious Disease, Queen Mother Hospital for Animals, The Royal Veterinary College, North Mymms, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK
,
K. Lee
2   University of Cambridge, Department of Veterinary Medicine, Cambridge, UK
,
S. Schoeniger
3   Anderson Sturgess Veterinary Specialists, Hursley, Winchester, Hampshire, UK
,
A. P. Moores
1   Departments of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, and 3Pathology and Infectious Disease, Queen Mother Hospital for Animals, The Royal Veterinary College, North Mymms, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, UK
3   Anderson Sturgess Veterinary Specialists, Hursley, Winchester, Hampshire, UK
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Received 03 May 2007

Accepted 03 August 2007

Publication Date:
17 December 2017 (online)

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Summary

An 11-month-old neutered female crossbreed dog was admitted with left pelvic limb lameness. Radiographs and computed tomography identified an osteochondritis dissecans- (OCD) like lesion in the intercondylar fossa of the femur originating from the axial aspect of the medial femoral condyle. Stifle arthrotomy was performed in order to remove the bony fragment. It was concluded that the clinical features and location of this lesion indicate an osteochondritis dessicans-like lesion. Fragment removal was associated with an excellent outcome.

Keywords

Osteochondritis dissecans - intercondylar fossa - OCD - dog - stifle
 

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