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Specific orthopaedic diseases - Forelimb > Supraspinatus mineralising tendinopathy > Flashcards

Supraspinatus mineralising tendinopathy Flashcards

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History and signalement?

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Chronic forelimb lameness, ocasionally marked lameness
More common: large breeds, but any breed any age

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Clinical presentation?

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Chronic forelimb lameness, ocasionally marked lameness
Worse after excersive

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Clinical examination?

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Shoulder manipulation -> pain
Digital palpation over insertion of supraspinatous tendon -> pain

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Image modality?

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XR - lateral, skyline -> mineralization cranial to greater tub
Athrography
Ultrasound, CT -> gold standard
Arthroscopy - does not reach

OBS! Mineralization can be an accidental finding - correlate with clinical findings

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Treatment?

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Surgical - sharp dissection along length of supraspinatus tendon

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