Biology and Management of Muscle Disorders and Diseases

Peloso, John G.

doi:10.1016/b978-1-4377-0867-7.00084-3

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“…Fibrotic myopathy is a mechanical lameness described as a unilateral or bilateral hind limb gait abnormality. It is characterized by a shortening of the cranial phase of the stride with a rapid caudal movement of the limb during the caudal phase of the stride during which the hoof appears to slap the ground . The condition is rare, with 1 study reporting an incidence of 0.06% in 22 institutions over 10 years .…”

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“…It is characterized by a shortening of the cranial phase of the stride with a rapid caudal movement of the limb during the caudal phase of the stride during which the hoof appears to slap the ground . The condition is rare, with 1 study reporting an incidence of 0.06% in 22 institutions over 10 years . Fibrotic myopathy is caused by trauma in most horses, resulting in firm, nonpainful thickening, palpable over the affected muscle.…”

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“…The condition is rare, with 1 study reporting an incidence of 0.06% in 22 institutions over 10 years . Fibrotic myopathy is caused by trauma in most horses, resulting in firm, nonpainful thickening, palpable over the affected muscle. A temporary form has been reported after trailering and after intramuscular injections of agents such as procaine penicillin G; phosphate; and combination of iron, vitamins, phenylbutazone, and flunixin meglumine .…”

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“…The condition predominately affects the semitendinosus musculature, although sporadic case reports have implicated the gracilis, biceps femoris, and semimembranosus muscles …”

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“…Semitendinosus tenotomy, originally described by Bramlage et al, remains the recommended treatment, which has recently been modified into a standing procedure . Alternative treatments include semitendinosus myotenectomy, myotomy of the affected muscle, and standing laser fibrotomy . Treatment of fibrotic myopathy through a standing semitendinosus myotomy has been previously reported in the literature, but long‐term follow up has not been described.…”

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Standing myotomy to treat fibrotic myopathy: 22 cases (2004–2016)

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Objective: To report the clinical and diagnostic findings associated with fibrotic myopathy, describe the surgical procedure for standing fibrotic myotomy and report postoperative outcomes. Study design: Retrospective study. Sample population: Twenty-two horses. Methods: Records were included if a clinical diagnosis of fibrotic myopathy was based on clinical and/or ultrasonographic examination and the horse was treated with myotomy of the affected muscle. Records were reviewed for signalment, preoperative findings, perioperative complications, and outcomes. Follow-up also included a phone survey of owners. Results: Quarter horses represented 14 of 22 horses in this study. Ultrasonographic examination was performed in 14 of 22 horses. The semitendinosus muscle was affected in 17 of 22 horses. Other muscles affected included the semimembranosus, gracilis, and biceps femoris. Four of the 22 horses had a diagnosis of incisional postoperative complications. Eight of 12 formerly athletic horses returned to their intended athletic use. Ten of 16 owners were satisfied with the procedure. Conclusion: Prognosis for long-term comfort after standing fibrotic myotomy was fair with appropriate rehabilitation. Ultrasonographic examination was helpful in identifying the muscles affected and aided in surgical planning. Clinical impact: Standing fibrotic myotomy is a technically straightforward procedure that yields a fair outcome in horses with minimal intraoperative and/or postoperative complications.

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“…The condition predominately affects the semitendinosus musculature, although sporadic case reports have implicated the gracilis, biceps femoris, and semimembranosus muscles …”

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confidence: 99%