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Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2009; 22(03): 253-255
DOI: 10.3415/VCOT-08-09-0095
Case Report
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Rupture of the lateral lobe of the biceps brachii tendon in an Arabian horse

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

Received:27 September 2008

Accepted:12 January 2009

Publication Date:
17 December 2017 (online)

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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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