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Canine (Australian Shepherd) · Radiograph — Pelvis
- Species
- Canine
- Breed
- Australian Shepherd
- Age
- 12 years
- Sex
- Female spayed
- Weight
- 17.2 kg
- Level
- Vet student and tech
Presenting complaint and brief history
Acute non-weight-bearing lameness of the left hindlimb developed following activity at the beach. Patient had a resolving vestibular episode two weeks prior. No traume noted.
Diagnosis
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Coxofemoral luxation
Confirmed
Imaging findings
- Left femoral head craniodorsally displaced relative to the left acetabulum in the lateral projection, and caudomedially displaced in the ventrodorsal projection.
- Mild bilateral coxofemoral osteoarthrosis.
- Multifocal mild spondylosis deformans.
What happened with the patient
Closed reduction was successfully performed with post-reduction radiographs confirming appropriate joint alignment.
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Contributed by
- Oren Ofer
DVM, DVSc, DACVR
49 cases
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Cite this case
Ofer O. Coxofemoral luxation. Radabase case 55ce2254. Retrieved 2026-10-29 from https://www.radabase.vet/case/55ce2254-99d4-4244-8ef8-cde185bccd82
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