Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Concurrent Partial Avulsion of Popliteal and Long Digital Extensor Tendons in a Juvenile Dog.
- Journal:
- Veterinary radiology & ultrasound : the official journal of the American College of Veterinary Radiology and the International Veterinary Radiology Association
- Year:
- 2026
- Authors:
- Salazar, Rodrigo Corral et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Clinical Sciences · United States
- Species:
- dog
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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