Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Supraspinatus tendinosis in dogs causing shoulder pain and lameness
By João Guilherme Padilha Filho et al.·Published in Semina: Ciências Agrárias·2009·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Supraspinatus tendinosis in dogs / <br> Tendinose do supra-espinhoso em cães
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with shoulder pain and limping may be suffering from supraspinatus tendinosis, a condition that can cause discomfort or sometimes show no symptoms at all. This issue is often overlooked in dogs, even though it is a common cause of shoulder problems in humans. Diagnosing this condition involves various methods, and treatment options are available to help manage the pain and improve mobility. If your dog is showing signs of forelimb pain, it's important to discuss this potential diagnosis with your veterinarian for appropriate care.
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Abstract
Supraspinatus tendinosis was recently reported in dogs but it is a well-documented disorder in human beings, specie in which is considered the cause of pain and dysfunction in 51% of cases of shoulder problems. It can cause pain and lameness or be asymptomatic in dogs. The clinical relevance in canine specie is unclear and seems to be underestimated. The aim of this paper is to review the possible etiologies involved in this tendinopathy, the main diagnostic methods applied and actual options of therapies in veterinary medicine. Simultaneously, call the clinicians attention to this disorder as differential diagnosis for forelimb pain and lameness diseases.<p><p>A tendinose do supra-espinhoso é uma desordem recentemente relatada em cães e bem documentada em seres humanos, espécie na qual representa 51% das causas de alteração na articulação do ombro. Em cães, a afecção pode levar à dor na articulação acometida e claudicação ou permanecer assintomática. O significado clínico do problema ainda não foi definido na espécie canina e parece ser subestimado. O objetivo deste trabalho é discorrer sobre as possíveis etiologias desta tendinopatia e principais métodos diagnósticos, bem como abordar as terapias mais aplicadas atualmente em medicina veterinária, atentando ao clínico sobre as características da doença e a importância de incluí-la no diagnóstico diferencial de causas de dor e claudicação do membro anterior em cães.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.5433/1679-0359.2009v30n3p693