Mineralization of the supraspinatus tendon in dogs

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 mineralize...

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Published inJournal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Vol. 197; no. 1; p. 95
Main Authors Flo, G.L. (Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI), Middleton, D
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.1990
Subjects
Animals
CASE STUDIES
CHIEN
Dog Diseases - etiology
Dog Diseases - surgery
DOGS
ESTUDIOS DE CASOS PRACTICOS
ETUDE DE CAS
Female
Forelimb
Lameness, Animal - etiology
Lameness, Animal - surgery
Male
MINERALISATION
MINERALIZACION
MINERALIZATION
MOVEMENT DISORDERS
OPERACIONES QUIRURGICAS
OPERATION CHIRURGICALE
PERRO
SURGICAL OPERATIONS
TENDON
TENDONES
TENDONS
Tendons - pathology
Tendons - surgery
TRASTORNOS DE LA LOCOMOCION
TROUBLE LOCOMOTEUR
ULTRASON
ULTRASONICS
ULTRASONIDO
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Summary: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.
Bibliography:L74
9045453
ISSN:0003-1488
1943-569X
DOI:10.2460/javma.1990.197.01.95