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Infraspinatus muscle contracture associated with trauma in a dog
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
|March 1, 1986
Summary
Infraspinatus muscle contracture, a condition causing lameness in dogs, was successfully treated with surgery. This case highlights a potential link between blunt trauma and the development of this condition.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Canine Orthopedics
Background:
- Infraspinatus muscle contracture is a recognized cause of lameness in dogs.
- Previous cases have not typically involved a history of trauma.
Observation:
- A 4 1/2-year-old Doberman Pinscher presented with lameness.
- Lameness was characterized by abduction and outward rotation of the right forelimb.
Findings:
- Diagnosis of infraspinatus muscle contracture was confirmed.
- The dog showed improvement following infraspinatus tenotomy.
Implications:
- Blunt trauma may be a contributing factor in the development of infraspinatus muscle contracture.
- Surgical intervention, specifically tenotomy, can be an effective treatment for this condition.