Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Lame-free Labrador diagnosed with complete biceps tendon rupture
By Wiemer, P et al.·Published in Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T·2007·Tierklinik Stechmann und Seidel, Germany·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Diagnostic findings in a lame-free dog with complete rupture of the biceps brachii tendon. A case report in a unilaterally affected working Labrador Retriever.
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Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old Labrador Retriever was brought in for evaluation after a history of lameness that had recently resolved. Despite being lame-free, the vet conducted several tests, including imaging and an arthroscopic inspection, which ultimately revealed a complete rupture of the biceps brachii tendon. Although the dog showed no signs of shoulder instability during the examination, the imaging suggested tendon issues. Treatment options would typically involve surgery to repair the tendon, which can help restore function and alleviate any future problems.
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Abstract
A case of a complete rupture of the biceps brachii tendon in a lame-free three-year-old Labrador Retriever is described. The dog had a history of chronic lameness following a trauma, but had become lame-free shortly before presentation. Clinical examination, biceps tendon test and shoulder instability tests under general anaesthesia were inconspicuous for shoulder instability. Routine radiographs, arthrography and ultrasound were suspicious for bicipital tendopathy. The definite diagnosis of a complete rupture of the biceps brachii tendon was made upon arthroscopic inspection of the glenohumeral joint.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17364101/