Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog with shoulder pain treated with arthroscopic surgery
By Wall, Corey R & Taylor, Robert·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2002·Alameda East Veterinary Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Arthroscopic biceps brachii tenotomy as a treatment for canine bicipital tenosynovitis.
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Plain-English summary
Five dogs aged 4 to 8 years were brought to the vet with shoulder pain due to a condition called bicipital tenosynovitis, which affects the biceps tendon. After other treatments didn’t help, the dogs underwent a minimally invasive surgery called shoulder arthroscopy, where the damaged tendon was cut. All five dogs showed good to excellent recovery after the procedure, meaning they were able to move more comfortably and without pain.
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Abstract
Five dogs of varying breeds, ranging from 4 to 8 years in age, were presented with clinical signs consistent with bicipital tenosynovitis. After failure of conservative treatment, each dog underwent shoulder arthroscopy. Following examination of the scapular humeral joint, the bicipital tendon was severed with a bipolar radiofrequency electrosurgical system. The arthroscopic procedure resulted in a good to excellent outcome for all five dogs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11908836/