Muscle and tendon disorders Flashcards
What are the reported stages of muscle strain?
Stage I: myositis and bruising but architecture intact
Stage II: myositis and some tearing of the fascial sheath
Stage III: tearing of the fascial sheath, muscle fiber disruption, and hematoma formation
What factors can impact the balance between regeneration of myofibrils and production of fibrous scar tissue?
The source of the myoblasts, an intact extracellular matrix, adequate vascularization, adequate innervation, and limited stress across the healing wound.
If the sarcolemma nuclei have survived and the endomysium is intact quick and complete repair will occur. If the sheath is damaged myofibril heads will attempt to cross the damaged area.
What are the primary objectives of surgical muscle repair?
Maximize direct myofibril repair while minimizing the formation of scar tissue
When should surgical rather than conservative management be recommended in patients with muscle strain?
Stage 1 and some stage 2: conservative. Consists of cold compress, NSAIDs, compression bandages. Early mobilization essential for proper myofibril orientation.
Advanced stage 2, stage 3: surgical. Debridement and direct apposition of muscle tissues (initial horizontal mattress sutures over buttons with additional appositional sutures through the fascial sheaths at the muscle ends).
What are some reported muscle injuries of the thoracic limb?
Rupture of the origin of the long head of the triceps brachii, avulsion of the insertion of the triceps, rupture of the serratus ventralis muscle
What are some reported muscle injuries of the pelvic limb?
Rupture of the gracilis, iliopsoas and pectineus muscle strain
Which breed of dog is most likely to suffer from rupture of the long head of the triceps brachii, or gracilis muscle rupture?
Greyhound
What is the treatment for rupture of the long head of the triceps brachii muscle?
Reattachment to the scapula.
What is the treatment for avulsion of the triceps brachii tendon of insertion?
Reattachment to the olecranon. Augmentation with a synthetic graft may aid in repair. The elbow must be maintained in extension during healing (transarticular ESF, or screw between the olecranon and distal humerus).
What is the treatment for rupture of the serratus ventralis muscle?
Conservative management or reattachment of the scapula to the thoracic wall with sutures around the rib cage.
What is the treatment for rupture of the gracilis muscle?
Surgical repair or reattachment.
What are the gait and stance changes commonly observed with infraspinatous contracture?
Gait: limb circumduction, flicking of the carpus.
Stance: abduction of the shoulder, adduction of the elbow, abduction of the antebrachium with external rotation
What type of dogs are most frequently affected by infraspinatous contracture?
Medium sized working or athletic dogs.
Transient thoracic limb lameness is typically observed 4-6 weeks before onset of the physical signs of contracture.
What is the treatment for infraspinatous contracture?
Tendenectomy of the tendon of insertion of the infraspinatous muscle
What are the typical limb abnormalities observed with quadriceps contracture?
Leg held straight with inability to flex either the stifle or the tarsus
What is the treatment for quadriceps contracture?
If early, aggressive physical rehabilitation can be implemented.
Surgical debridement of adhesions and lengthening of the quadriceps mechanism may be attempted, but must be followed with aggressive physical therapy.
Amputation often results.
What is the typical signalment in cases of gracilis or semitendinosus contracture?
Middle aged German shepherds
What is the gait abnormality in patients with gracilis or semitendinosus contracture
Affected leg is raised in a jerk-like fashion with hyperflexion of the tarsocural joint and internal rotation of the metatarsus
Is surgical intervention recommended in instances of gracilis or semitendinosus contracture?
No, likely to recur. Condition not painful.
How is contraction of the flexor carpi ulnaris muscle treated?
Splinting with spontaneous recovery typical within 2-3 weeks. Surgical tendenectomy can be performed if failure to resolve with conservative management
When is surgical removal of myositis ossificans lesions recommended?
If they are causing a mechanical lameness. Often recur following removal.
Which patients are at increased risk for myositis ossificans formation?
Patients with von Willebrands disease
What is the difference in healing between tendons with a paratenon and those that are sheathed?
Paratenon: can receive vascular buds and an influx of undifferentiated cells from the paratenon following injury. Better capacity for rapid healing (also called vascular tendons).
Sheathed: much more reliant on their intrinsic blood supply for healing
What are some examples of vascular and avascular tendons?
Vascular: tendon of gastroc and triceps.
Avascular: digital flexor tendons