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Stifle injuries in cattle

N G Ducharme1

  • 1Large Animal Clinic, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA.

The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Food Animal Practice
|March 1, 1996
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Diagnosing and treating hindlimb lameness in cattle, particularly stifle joint issues, can be challenging. This guide focuses on practical field diagnostics and management for common bovine stifle conditions like ligament injuries and luxated patella.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Large Animal Surgery
  • Bovine Orthopedics

Background:

  • Hindlimb lameness in cattle often originates from the stifle joint, presenting diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
  • Accurate evaluation of the bovine stifle joint is crucial for effective treatment of lameness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe anatomic considerations for evaluating the bovine stifle joint.
  • To outline diagnostic procedures for field situations.
  • To present treatment and management options for common stifle pathologies in cattle.

Main Methods:

  • Emphasis on physical examination and simple diagnostic techniques for field application.
  • Review of current knowledge on bovine stifle joint anatomy and biomechanics.
  • Compilation of treatment strategies for specific stifle conditions.

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Main Results:

  • Detailed description of diagnostic approaches for bovine stifle lameness.
  • Presentation of treatments for cranial cruciate rupture, collateral ligament injuries, luxated patella, upward fixation of the patella, septic arthritis, and subchondral bone cysts.
  • Discussion of prognosis following various treatment interventions.

Conclusions:

  • Accurate diagnosis of bovine stifle lameness is achievable through focused physical examination and simple field diagnostics.
  • A range of treatment and management strategies exist for common stifle joint injuries and conditions in cattle.
  • Understanding prognosis is essential for guiding treatment decisions in bovine stifle pathologies.