Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Limping in a young Rottweiler from calcified biceps tendon
By Muir, P et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1992·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, Australia·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Calcifying tendinopathy of the biceps brachii in a dog.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 1.5-year-old Rottweiler was brought in for limping due to a painful condition called calcifying tendinopathy, which affected the biceps tendon in his front leg. The veterinarian performed surgery to remove the calcified mass and repaired the partially torn tendon. After the procedure, the dog's lameness improved significantly, allowing him to move more comfortably. This case highlights the importance of recognizing this condition in dogs for better treatment options in the future.
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Abstract
Calcifying tendinopathy of the biceps brachii was associated with lameness in a 1.5-year-old Rottweiler. Lameness was relieved by excision of the calcified mass and suture repair of the partially ruptured tendon. Calcifying tendinopathy is not well described in dogs, but it is a recognized clinical syndrome in human beings. The etiopathogenesis of the condition in human beings and dogs is poorly understood. Wider recognition of calcifying tendinopathy in dogs should lead to a better understanding of the disease and development of appropriate clinical treatments.
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