Avascular necrosis of the femoral head in a cynomolgus macaque (Macaca fascicularis)

A cynomolgus macaque presented with right hindlimb lameness as well as crepitus and decreased passive range of motion of the right coxal joint. Radiography and histopathology were consistent with avascular necrosis of the femoral head. This case is the first published report of this condition in a c...

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Published in:Journal of medical primatology 2023-08, Vol.52 (4), p.283-285
Main Authors: Frankel, Jeffrey S., Gardiner, Kristin L., Brice, Angela K., Hagan, Lisa, Manzi, Timothy J., Makaron, Leah
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Avascular necrosis
Femur
histopathology
Legg‐Calvé‐Perthes disease
monkey
Radiography
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Summary:A cynomolgus macaque presented with right hindlimb lameness as well as crepitus and decreased passive range of motion of the right coxal joint. Radiography and histopathology were consistent with avascular necrosis of the femoral head. This case is the first published report of this condition in a cynomolgus macaque.
ISSN:0047-2565
1600-0684
DOI:10.1111/jmp.12653