Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Forelimb lameness from bicipital tenosynovitis in dogs
By Wernham, Benjamin G J et al.·Published in Compendium (Yardley, PA)·2008·Veterinary Specialist Group·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Bicipital tenosynovitis in dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A medium to large dog, especially one that is middle-aged or older, may show signs of limping in the front leg due to a condition called bicipital tenosynovitis, which is inflammation of the tendon in the shoulder. This limping can be moderate to severe and often gets worse with exercise. While diagnosing this condition can be tricky, treatment options include both medical and surgical approaches. Dogs that undergo surgery generally have a good to excellent chance of recovery, although there isn't a lot of long-term follow-up data available.
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Abstract
Bicipital tenosynovitis is a common cause of forelimb lameness in dogs. It typically occurs in medium-sized or large, middle-aged or older animals. A history of chronic, progressive or intermittent, moderate to severe weight-bearing lameness that is exacerbated by exercise is often reported, and in most instances, an inciting cause is not identified. Diagnosis requires a planned and systematic approach and is often challenging. Medical and surgical therapies exist, but definitive recommendations regarding the optimum treatment modalities have not been fully established. The prognosis for dogs with bicipital tenosynovitis is generally good to excellent in animals that undergo surgical therapy; however, long-term follow-up of clinical patients is limited.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19003776/