Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Juvenile dog limping from partial tendon tears after trauma
By Salazar, Rodrigo Corral et al.·Published in Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association·2026·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Concurrent Partial Avulsion of Popliteal and Long Digital Extensor Tendons in a Juvenile Dog.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-month-old female Chesapeake Bay Retriever was brought in for limping on her left back leg after a fall. She had been unable to put full weight on the leg for 11 days. Tests including X-rays and MRI showed that two tendons in her leg were partially torn, along with some swelling and a mild ligament injury. Fortunately, the dog responded well to medical treatment and improved over time.
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Abstract
A 5-month-old, 17.8 kg intact female Chesapeake Bay Retriever presented for the evaluation of left pelvic limb lameness following trauma. The dog had been persistently weight-bearing lame for 11 days after an abnormal landing. Radiographs, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and ultrasonography revealed a partial avulsion of the left long digital extensor and popliteal tendons, with associated bone marrow edema, mild synovial effusion, and a low-grade lateral collateral ligament sprain. This case represents the first documented instance of concurrent partial avulsion of both tendons confirmed by MRI and ultrasonography, with successful medical management.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42059506/