Traumatic conditions of the coxofemoral joint: luxation, femoral head-neck fracture, acetabular fracture

Vet Clin North Am Food Anim Pract. 2014 Mar;30(1):247-64, vii. doi: 10.1016/j.cvfa.2013.11.001. Epub 2014 Jan 17.

Abstract

Diagnosis and treatment of traumatic conditions of the hip joint in cattle remain a challenge for the veterinarian. This article is intended to give an overview of the most common orthopedic problems of the bovine coxofemoral joint, diagnostic procedures, and treatment options.

Keywords: Acetabular fracture; Capital physeal fracture; Cattle; Coxofemoral joint; Coxofemoral luxation; Femoral neck fracture; Hip.

MeSH terms

  • Acetabulum / injuries*
  • Animals
  • Cattle
  • Cattle Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Cattle Diseases / therapy*
  • Female
  • Femoral Fractures / diagnosis
  • Femoral Fractures / therapy
  • Femoral Fractures / veterinary*
  • Fractures, Bone / diagnosis
  • Fractures, Bone / therapy
  • Fractures, Bone / veterinary*
  • Hip Dislocation / diagnosis
  • Hip Dislocation / therapy
  • Hip Dislocation / virology*
  • Hip Fractures / diagnosis
  • Hip Fractures / therapy
  • Hip Fractures / veterinary*