ABSTRACT
Two young adult male castrated German Shepherd Dogs were referred for evaluation of intermittent episodes of hindlimb pain. Physical examination suggested lumbosacral stenosis, and plain radiographs and computed tomography revealed lesions consistent with sacral osteochondrosis. One dog had osteochondral fragments removed surgically; the other was managed conservatively. The surgically treated dog had complete resolution of clinical signs whereas the dog managed conservatively had repeated episodes of mild pain and received one short course of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medication in 18 months. Sacral osteochondrosis has not been previously reported in Australia.
Subject(s)
Dog Diseases/drug therapy , Dog Diseases/surgery , Sacrum , Spinal Osteochondrosis/veterinary , Animals , Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal/administration & dosage , Dog Diseases/diagnostic imaging , Dogs , Hindlimb , Male , Pain/diagnosis , Pain/etiology , Pain/veterinary , Sacrum/diagnostic imaging , Spinal Osteochondrosis/diagnostic imaging , Spinal Osteochondrosis/drug therapy , Spinal Osteochondrosis/surgery , Tomography, X-Ray Computed/veterinary , Treatment OutcomeABSTRACT
The history, clinical signs and treatment of 10 greyhounds with medial displacement of the tendon of origin of the biceps brachii muscle secondary to rupture of the transverse humeral ligament are described. The aetiology of the condition and the prognosis for return to racing are discussed.
