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Rupture of the lateral lobe of the biceps brachii tendon in an Arabian horse

Journal:Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology (VCOT)
ISSN:0932-0814
DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.3415/VCOT-08-09-0095
Issue:2009: Issue 3 2009
Pages:253-255

Rupture of the lateral lobe of the biceps brachii tendon in an Arabian horse

A. Spadari (1), G. Spinella (2), N. Romagnoli (1), S. Valentini (1)
(1) Veterinary Clinical Department – Surgical Section, University of Bologna, Italy; (2) Experimental and Clinical Department, University of Catanzaro, Italy

Summary

Rupture of the lateral lobe of the proximal tendon of the biceps brachii muscle was diagnosed in an Arabian horse. To the authors’ knowledge, this is the only report of this condition in horses. Although clinical signs were helpful in the identification of the location of disease, ultrasonographic examination was a more definitive and non-invasive means of diagnosing the pathological condition. Bursoscopic examination of the intertubercular bursa was also useful in obtaining confirmation of the diagnosis, and for debridement and lavage of the bursa.

Keywords

Ultrasonography, horse, Biceps brachii tendon, singular lobe rupture, bursoscopic examination

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.3415/VCOT-08-09-0095

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