LATERAL LUXATION OF THE SUPERFICIAL DIGITAL FLEXOR TENDON IN 12 DOGS

Twelve dogs with lateral luxation of the superficial digital flexor te ndon had surgical repair. Diagnosis was made by physical examination a nd radiography. Normal gait and tendon stability were confirmed in all within 6 to 12 months following surgery. The surgery had to be repeat ed in two. Inadequate immobilization in one and insufficient surgical stabilization in the other resulted in tendon reluxation. One was pres ented subsequently for the same condition in the opposite limb. Contro l radiographs of clinically normal dogs were compared with the tarsal radiographs of the affected dogs in this report. Structural deformity was apparent at the tip of the calcaneus in clinically affected dogs.