Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
MRI shows bone lesions causing front leg lameness in a dog
By N. Orellana-Jaimes et al.·Published in Veterinární Medicína·2015·Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, University of Leon, Leon, Spain, CZ·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Magnetic resonance imaging: findings of osteochondrosis like-lesions in glenoid fossa and proximal humeral metaphyses in a dog: a case report
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old Labrador was brought in for limping on the front leg, which was found to be caused by a condition called osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) in the shoulder joint. An MRI scan showed significant inflammation and damage in the bones of the shoulder area. The veterinarian used this imaging to better understand the severity of the problem and guide treatment. With appropriate care, including rest and possibly surgery, the dog can recover and regain normal movement.
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Abstract
Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the humeral head is a common cause of forelimb lameness in dogs. OCD represents the late phase of osteochondrosis (OC). Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a useful technique for detection and characterisation of this disease. The main objective of this study was to show MRI findings of OCD in the humeral head, OC like-lesions in glenoid fossa and proximal humeral metaphyses of a dog. MRI analysis revealed the extent and severity of the inflammatory changes within the subchondral bones in both the glenoid cavity and humeral head. OCD and OC like-lesions were also evaluated in histopathological studies.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.17221/8387-VETMED