Heavy, overweight dogs are more susceptible, as are dogs doing a lot of strenuous physical exercise. It is also not uncommon for a dog to have no symptoms, yet X-rays reveal one or other lesion in the elbow joint. This is the most common cause and can usually be diagnosed on X-rays. Loose fragments can break up and enter the joint. This is another common cause and can usually be diagnosed on X-rays.
Loose fragments can break up and enter the joint.
This condition can be accurately diagnosed on X-ray. It is not as common as the above-mentioned conditions. A small area on the joint surface of the humerus dies and can wear loose and eventually fall into the joint. Treatment is surgical with good results. It must be remembered that all these conditions give rise to progressive degeneration and osteo arthrosis of the joint.