Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgical removal helped elbow bone growth in young Irish Setter dog
By Morton, Bridget A et al.·Published in Veterinary surgery : VS·2015·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Surgical Treatment of Traumatic Myositis Ossificans of the Extensor Carpi Radialis Muscle in a Dog.
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Plain-English summary
An 8-month-old female Irish Setter was brought in for a hard lump near her elbow, which was causing her discomfort. After imaging tests showed abnormal bone growth, the vet surgically removed the excess bone. Following the surgery, the dog regained full movement in her elbow and showed no signs of lameness or further bone issues at follow-up. This treatment allowed her to return to her normal activities without any complications.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To report clinical signs, diagnostic imaging findings, and outcome in a dog with traumatic myositis ossificans of the origin of the extensor carpi radialis muscle. STUDY DESIGN: Clinical report. ANIMALS: An 8-month-old intact female Irish Setter Dog. METHODS: After radiographic and computed tomographic evaluation of an osseous proliferation arising from the cranial cortex of the right distal humeral diaphysis, the protruding bone was surgically removed and evaluated by histopathology. RESULTS: Traumatic myositis ossificans was successfully treated with surgical removal of the osseous proliferation resulting in improved postoperative range of motion of the right elbow joint. There was no evidence of lameness or abnormal bone regrowth associated with the surgical site radiographically at follow up. CONCLUSION: Surgical removal of a traumatic myositis ossificans lesion resulted in full return to function in a young, competitive show dog.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25330281/