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Multiple tarsal luxations in 2 Holstein heifers.

Caroline Constant¹, Sylvain Nichols¹, Emma Marchionatti¹

¹Université de Montréal, Département des Sciences Cliniques, 2300 rue Sicotte, St-Hyacinthe, Quebec.

The Canadian Veterinary Journal = La Revue Veterinaire Canadienne

|November 6, 2015

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Tarsal luxation in Holstein heifers caused non-weight bearing lameness. Successful closed reduction treated one heifer, while the other required euthanasia due to joint instability.

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Area of Science:

Veterinary Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
Bovine Health

Background:

Lameness is a significant issue in cattle, impacting welfare and productivity.
Tarsal luxation, a joint dislocation in the hock, can lead to severe lameness.
Prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment are crucial for successful outcomes.

Observation:

Two Holstein heifers presented with non-weight bearing lameness.
Physical examination and radiographic imaging confirmed tarsal luxation in both animals.
The severity of the luxation varied between the two heifers.

Findings:

A closed reduction technique was successfully employed in one heifer, restoring joint stability.
The second heifer's tarsal luxation was deemed too severe for successful reduction and stabilization.
Euthanasia was elected for the second heifer due to the inability to treat the condition.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis in bovine tarsal luxation.
Treatment success for tarsal luxation is dependent on the severity and stability of the joint.
Early intervention and surgical expertise are critical for managing severe orthopedic injuries in cattle.