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Metacarpal Small Incision for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
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Carpal canal lipoma causing lameness in a dog
1Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists, 6 Forest Corner Farm, Hangersley, Ringwood, Hampshire BH24 3JW, United Kingdom. davidszabodvm@gmail.com
Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology : V.C.O.T
|February 18, 2011
Summary
Carpal tunnel syndrome, a common nerve compression issue in humans, was diagnosed in a dog due to a carpal canal lipoma. Surgical removal of the mass resolved the dog's forelimb lameness.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Neurology
- Canine Orthopedics
Background:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common entrapment neuropathy in humans, involving median nerve compression.
- Similar conditions are documented in horses, but not previously in dogs.
Observation:
- A dog presented with forelimb lameness localized to the carpus.
- Diagnostic imaging revealed a lipoma within the carpal canal.
Findings:
- The lipoma was causing compression of structures within the carpal canal.
- Surgical excision of the lipoma led to improvement in the dog's lameness.
Implications:
- This case suggests carpal canal compression should be considered in dogs with carpal lameness.
- Highlights the importance of considering soft tissue masses as a cause of nerve entrapment in canine limb pain.
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