The four most common sites for osteosarcoma are the distal radius, proximal humerus, distal femur, and
proximal tibia.
My vet took X-rays and said it's a fracture of
the proximal tibia and growth plate is enlarged.
On average, about 50 % (range, 41 % to 83 %) of dogs diagnosed with MPL have bilateral luxations.14, 15 In 2 studies of cats, the occurrence of bilateral PL was 38 % in one3 and 81 % in the other.2 Concurrent CCL disease in patients diagnosed with PL has been discussed and studied; rates range from 4 % to 41 %.12, 16 The predominant theory behind this occurrence is that CCL ruptures or tears (commonly abbreviated as CCLRs) may result from chronic PL because of malalignment of the extensor mechanism of the stifle and internal rotation of
the proximal tibia.
Not exact matches
Effect of conformation of the distal portion of the femur and
proximal portion of the
tibia on the pathogenesis of cranial cruciate ligament disease in dogs.