Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
How vets find shoulder joint damage causing lameness in dogs
By Akerblom, S & Sjöström, L·Published in Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T·2007·msholm Referral Animal Hospital·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Evaluation of clinical, radiographical and cytological findings compared to arthroscopic findings in shoulder joint lameness in the dog.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of 42 dogs with shoulder lameness were examined to understand the cause of their symptoms. While some dogs showed only mild signs during physical exams and X-rays, they could still have serious issues in the shoulder joint that weren't visible through these tests. This means that even if a dog appears to have mild problems, there could be more significant damage that requires attention. It's important for pet owners to discuss all findings with their veterinarian to ensure proper diagnosis and treatment.
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Abstract
Forty-two dogs with lameness emanating from the shoulder joint were studied by clinical examination, radiographic examination, joint fluid analysis, and arthroscopic examination, following a set protocol. Dogs with mild clinical signs, absent or mild radiographic signs of osteoarthrosis, and without or with very mild changes in the synovial fluid, may still have moderate to severe degenerative pathological changes in the shoulder joint.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17546216/