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Signalment, clinical presentation, diagnostic imaging, surgical method, type and length of post\u2010operative limb immobilisation, nature of and length of exercise restriction, presence of post\u2010operative complications and outcomes were recorded. Data were summarised descriptively and prognostic risk factors assessed for association with surgical outcome using risk ratios.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Forty\u2010eight cases were included. A successful surgical outcome was recorded in 35 of 48 (73%) cases.<jats:italic>Re<\/jats:italic>\u2010luxation of the SDFT occurred in seven of 48 (15%). Six out of 48 (13%) had a persistent lameness despite a stable non\u2010luxating SDFT. A high frequency of post\u2010operative complications occurred (71%), with the majority resolved medically. The risk of surgical failure was 60% higher (risk ratio 1.6, 95% confidence interval 1.1 to 2.4) where absorbable suture material was used compared to non\u2010absorbable suture material. Surgical failure was more common in cases managed with non\u2010rigid immobilisation post\u2010operatively (57% failure) compared to cases managed with rigid immobilisation (19% failure), although this result was not statistically significant. Limb immobilisation of 6\u2009weeks or longer did not significantly affect surgical outcome, compared to shorter periods of exercise restriction or limb immobilisation.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Clinical Significance<\/jats:title><jats:p>A good outcome can be expected following surgical stabilisation of SDFT luxation. 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