03/06/2026
Pets in Practice
This little sweetheart is Luna, the 3 month old Labrador pup who was referred to us recently after a jump from a chair left her lame on her front right leg!
Surgeon Jacek examined Luna and found there was discomfort on full extension with internal rotation, a mild clicking sound throughout the movement and a prominent lateral epicondyle on palpation. Radiographs and CT scans identified a complete humeral intercondylar fissure, as well as narrowing on the radial head growth plate.
Little Luna was then taken into surgery where a 4.5mm screw was placed to stabilise the fissure, and after a night of hospitalisation, Luna was sent home on strict crate rest with lead walks into the garden for toileting purposes only.
We look forward to seeing Luna when she is back in four weeks for her repeat radiographs!
Christchurch Vet Referrals.
https://christchurchreferral.vet/
01473 230 999
07394 009 715
