Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Mineral buildup in dog shoulder tendon causing front leg lameness
By Flo, G L & Middleton, D·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1990·Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Mineralization of the supraspinatus tendon in dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of dogs with forelimb lameness was found to have mineralization in the supraspinatus tendon, which connects the shoulder to the upper arm. Four of these dogs underwent surgery to remove the mineralized debris, and they showed improved movement afterward. Two of the dogs were followed for 2 to 4 years post-surgery and showed no signs of returning issues. This highlights the importance of a thorough evaluation by a veterinarian to confirm that mineralization is the cause of lameness before deciding on treatment.
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Abstract
Mineralization of the supraspinatus tendon is proposed as a cause of forelimb lameness in dogs. A new radiographic position (cranioproximal-cranio-distal) is advanced to detect abnormalities of the craniomedial aspect of the proximal portion of the humerus. Four dogs had surgery to remove mineralized debris from the supraspinatus tendon insertion and have improved limb function. Two dogs were evaluated in depth, with no signs of relapse 2 to 4 years after surgery. Other dogs, without apparent forelimb lameness, have had mineralization detected by use of radiography, thus emphasizing the need for thorough forelimb evaluation before determining that the mineralization is indeed the cause of lameness.
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