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

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 noninvasive 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

Biceps brachii tendon - singular lobe rupture - horse - ultrasonography - bursoscopic examination

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