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Arthroscopic study of the elbow joint in dog cadavers
Tatarunas, Angelica Cecilia; Matera, Julia Maria.
  • Tatarunas, Angelica Cecilia; USP. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. Post-Graduation Program in Surgery. São Paulo. BR
  • Matera, Julia Maria; USP. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine. São Paulo. BR
Acta cir. bras ; 21(6): 362-365, Nov.-Dec. 2006. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-440741
ABSTRACT

PURPOSE:

To study the arthroscopic technique of the elbow joint in dog cadavers. The possibility to see the intra articular structures, technical difficulties and complications which occurred during the procedure were analyzed.

METHODS:

ten dog's cadavers (twenty elbow joints) were examined. Both, arthroscopic and instrumental portals were performed on the medial site of joint at caudal and cranial positions, respectively.

RESULTS:

We could see the totality of the proposed structures. The main complications were cartilage iatrogenic lesion and periarticular infiltration.

CONCLUSION:

The elbow arthroscopy in dogs permits detailed intra-articular visualization. The arthroscopic and instrumental portals were simple to be done.
RESUMO

OBJETIVO:

Avaliar a técnica artroscópica da articulação do cotovelo em cadáveres de cães quanto às dificuldades técnicas, possibilidade de visualização das estruturas intra-articulares e complicações.

MÉTODOS:

foram utilizados dez cadáveres de cães (vinte articulações do cotovelo). Os portais artroscópio e instrumental foram confeccionados na face medial da articulação, caudal e cranial, respectivamente.

RESULTADOS:

Todas as estruturas intra-articulares propostas foram passíveis de visibilização. Complicações consistiram principalmente de lesão iatrogênica de cartilagem e infiltração periarticular.

CONCLUSÃO:

A artroscopia do cotovelo no cão é um procedimento que permite a acurada visualização das estruturas intra-articulares, sendo que os portais artroscópico e instrumental mostraram-se relativamente simples de serem confeccionados.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Arthroscopy / Dog Diseases / Elbow Joint / Joint Diseases Limits: Animals Language: English Journal: Acta cir. bras Journal subject: General Surgery / Procedimentos Cir£rgicos Operat¢rios Year: 2006 Type: Article / Project document Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: USP/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Arthroscopy / Dog Diseases / Elbow Joint / Joint Diseases Limits: Animals Language: English Journal: Acta cir. bras Journal subject: General Surgery / Procedimentos Cir£rgicos Operat¢rios Year: 2006 Type: Article / Project document Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: USP/BR