Surgical management of superficial digital flexor tendon luxation in dogs: 48 cases (2005-2020)

Abstract

Objectives: To report the outcome, frequency of complications and potential prognostic factors associated with surgical repair of superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) luxation in dogs. Materials and Methods: Medical records from 10 referral hospitals were reviewed retrospectively for cases of SDFT luxation in dogs that underwent surgical stabilisation. Signalment, clinical presentation, diagnostic imaging, surgical method, type and length of post-operative limb immobilisation, nature of and length of exercise restriction, presence of post-operative complications and outcomes were recorded. Data were summarised descriptively and prognostic risk factors assessed for association with surgic..