SYNTHETIC CAPSULE TECHNIQUE FOR MANAGEMENT OF HIP DISLOCATION IN A BUFFALO CALF -A CASE REPORT

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Hip dislocation (coxofemoral luxation) is the second most common luxation in cattle and buffaloes. Though the condition occurs in all age groups, it is most frequent in 2 to 5 years old animals. The inherent instability of the hip joint in bovine due to shallowness of the acetabulum, the lack of prominence of the acetabular ring, presence of notches at its margin, small articular head of the femur and under development of supporting ligamentous structures of the joint predispose these animals to hip luxation (Singh and Tayal, 2002). Hip dislocation is associated with traumatic episodes and dystocia in adult cattle and falling in calves (Ducharme and Trostle, 2004). The luxation is generally craniodorsal, but cranioventral luxation or luxation in the adductor foramen is also seen (Tulleners and Nunamaker, 1987). Extra capsular stabilization is technique used for the treatment of chronic luxation in canines when there is no joint capsule available for capsulorraphy.
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TNV_BB_2009_28(4)212-213
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