Ultrasonographic diagnosis of bilateral partial rupture of the infraspinatus muscle in a racing greyhound
Athletic dogs are more susceptible to musculoskeletal disorders, especially in the muscles or tendons surrounding the shoulder joint. In this report, we describe a case of partial bilateral rupture of the infraspinatus muscle, an unusual injury. Clinical signs included lameness of the left thoracic...
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| author | Maria Ligia de Arruda Mestieri dos Santos dos Santos Mayara Nóbrega Gomes da Silva João Paulo da Exaltação Pascon Leandro Ziemer Carneiro |
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| description | Athletic dogs are more susceptible to musculoskeletal disorders, especially in the muscles or tendons surrounding the shoulder joint. In this report, we describe a case of partial bilateral rupture of the infraspinatus muscle, an unusual injury. Clinical signs included lameness of the left thoracic limb after training. On physical examination, there was discomfort on bilateral palpation in the infraspinatus fossa region. The main clinical suspicion was partial rupture or myositis of the infraspinatus muscle (IF). Ultrasound examination of the region revealed the presence of hypoechoic areas intermingling the muscle fibers in a deeper and distal region of the infraspinatus muscle, compatible with edema or bilateral intramuscular hematoma (left +++, right ++) and integrity of the fascia. The findings were characterized as a partial rupture of the musculature. A detailed physical examination associated with ultrasound examination is essential for early diagnosis and therapeutic management. Although no other reports of partial rupture of the IF have been found, partial or complete rupture of muscle fibers in sport dogs is frequent. Early diagnosis prevents the development of contractures due to the institution of therapy before the fibrous process is established and improves prognosis. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-433ca00846d04884a521847f10bdc3b32022-12-21T17:17:52ZengSociedade de Medicina Veterinária do Estado do Rio de JaneiroBrazilian Journal of Veterinary Medicine0100-24302527-21792021-04-01431e003120e00312010.29374/2527-2179.bjvm0031201044Ultrasonographic diagnosis of bilateral partial rupture of the infraspinatus muscle in a racing greyhoundMaria Ligia de Arruda Mestieri0https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2130-9093dos Santos dos Santos1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5033-9166Mayara Nóbrega Gomes da Silva2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9075-0010João Paulo da Exaltação Pascon3https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8780-9915Leandro Ziemer Carneiro4https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7689-7836Veterinarian, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciência Animal (PPGCA), Universidade Federal do Pampa (UNIPAMPA), Uruguaiana, RS, Brazil.Veterinarian, PPGCA, UNIPAMPA, Uruguaiana, RS, Brazil.Veterinarian, DSc., autonomous, Uruguaiana, RS, Brazil.Veterinarian, PPGCA, UNIPAMPA, Uruguaiana, RS, Brazil.Veterinarian, DSc., autonomous, Uruguaiana, RS, Brazil.Athletic dogs are more susceptible to musculoskeletal disorders, especially in the muscles or tendons surrounding the shoulder joint. In this report, we describe a case of partial bilateral rupture of the infraspinatus muscle, an unusual injury. Clinical signs included lameness of the left thoracic limb after training. On physical examination, there was discomfort on bilateral palpation in the infraspinatus fossa region. The main clinical suspicion was partial rupture or myositis of the infraspinatus muscle (IF). Ultrasound examination of the region revealed the presence of hypoechoic areas intermingling the muscle fibers in a deeper and distal region of the infraspinatus muscle, compatible with edema or bilateral intramuscular hematoma (left +++, right ++) and integrity of the fascia. The findings were characterized as a partial rupture of the musculature. A detailed physical examination associated with ultrasound examination is essential for early diagnosis and therapeutic management. Although no other reports of partial rupture of the IF have been found, partial or complete rupture of muscle fibers in sport dogs is frequent. Early diagnosis prevents the development of contractures due to the institution of therapy before the fibrous process is established and improves prognosis.https://rbmv.org/BJVM/article/view/1174ultrasonography, orthopedics, dog, muscle injury, sports |
| spellingShingle | Maria Ligia de Arruda Mestieri dos Santos dos Santos Mayara Nóbrega Gomes da Silva João Paulo da Exaltação Pascon Leandro Ziemer Carneiro Ultrasonographic diagnosis of bilateral partial rupture of the infraspinatus muscle in a racing greyhound Brazilian Journal of Veterinary Medicine ultrasonography, orthopedics, dog, muscle injury, sports |
| title | Ultrasonographic diagnosis of bilateral partial rupture of the infraspinatus muscle in a racing greyhound |
| title_full | Ultrasonographic diagnosis of bilateral partial rupture of the infraspinatus muscle in a racing greyhound |
| title_fullStr | Ultrasonographic diagnosis of bilateral partial rupture of the infraspinatus muscle in a racing greyhound |
| title_full_unstemmed | Ultrasonographic diagnosis of bilateral partial rupture of the infraspinatus muscle in a racing greyhound |
| title_short | Ultrasonographic diagnosis of bilateral partial rupture of the infraspinatus muscle in a racing greyhound |
| title_sort | ultrasonographic diagnosis of bilateral partial rupture of the infraspinatus muscle in a racing greyhound |
| topic | ultrasonography, orthopedics, dog, muscle injury, sports |
| url | https://rbmv.org/BJVM/article/view/1174 |
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