Flexor carpi ulnaris tendonopathy in a Weimaraner

Kuan, S; Smith, Bruce A.; Fearnside, S. M.; Black, Andrew J.; Allan, G. S.

doi:10.1111/j.1751-0813.2007.00187.x

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“…FCU tendinopathy has been described in Greyhounds and a Weimaraner. 5 FCU provides carpal stability during extension and carpal hyperextension has been reported in cases of injuries of its tendons. 24 Ultrasound constitutes a feasible technique to evaluate the FCU if disease is suspected, showing alterations in the echogenicity, thickness, and fiber pattern of the tendons and muscular tissue, together with peritendinous changes like osteophyte formation on the ACB.…”

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Ultrasonographic anatomy of the palmar region of the carpus of the dog

González-Rellán¹,

Fdz-de-Trocóniz²,

Barreiro-Lois³

2023

Vet Radiology Ultrasound

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The palmar region of the canine carpus may be injured by traumatic, inflammatory, infectious, neoplastic, and degenerative disorders. The normal ultrasonographic anatomic features of the dorsal region of the canine carpus have been published, however information regarding the palmar region is currently lacking. The aims of this prospective, descriptive, anatomic study were (1) to describe the normal ultrasonographic characteristics of the palmar carpal structures in medium to large‐breed dogs, and (2) to establish a standardized ultrasonographic protocol for evaluating them. As in the previously published study, the current study consisted of two phases: (1) identification phase, in which the palmar structures of the carpus were identified ultrasonographically in fifty‐four cadaveric specimens and an ultrasonographic protocol to examine them was developed; and (2) descriptive phase, in which the ultrasonographic characteristics of the main palmar structures in twenty‐five carpi of thirteen living healthy adult dogs were documented. The tendons of the flexor muscles of the carpus and digits, the superficial and deep parts of the retinaculum flexorum, the carpal canal and the median and ulnar neurovascular structures were ultrasonographically identified and described. Findings from the current study can serve as a reference for evaluating dogs with suspected injury involving the palmar carpal region using ultrasonography.

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“…and racing 2,3 dogs. However, acquired injuries of the palmar region of the canine carpus might additionally include inflammatory, infectious, 4 degenerative, 5 and neoplastic 6,7 diseases.…”

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Ultrasonographic anatomy of the palmar region of the carpus of the dog

González-Rellán¹,

Fdz-de-Trocóniz²,

Barreiro-Lois³

2023

Vet Radiology Ultrasound

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“…A case report has suggested including FCU tendinopathy in the differential diagnosis for forelimb lameness in Weimaraners. Working and sporting patients seem prone to FCU tendon injuries due to the repeated stresses during performance, leading to chronic tendon strain injuries [ 27 , 28 ].…”

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High-Resolution Ultrasonographic Anatomy of the Carpal Tendons of Sporting Border Collies

Entani¹,

Franini²,

Barella³

et al. 2022

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Recent literature has demonstrated that high-resolution ultrasonographic anatomy of the canine carpus is possible; however, only the structures of the dorsal face were described. The aims of this prospective study were: (1) to describe the normal ultrasonographic appearance of the carpal tendons in sporting Border Collies; (2) to measure the height, length, and thickness of the tendon at the radial ulnar notch level in order to create a baseline reference for the breed, and (3) to describe a standardised protocol to ultrasonographically evaluate the carpal faces and visible tendinous structures. A pilot study based on ten cadaveric front limbs was used to identify the structures. A subsequent clinical phase of the study using twenty-six Border Collies was recorded. The tendons of the Extensor Carpi Radialis, Extensor Digitorum Communis, andExtensor Digitorum Lateraliswere identified and followed from the tenomuscular junction to the distal insertion on the dorsal face of the digits. On the lateral face, the tendon of the Extensor Carpi Ulnaris was recognised and followed. On the palmar face, the two heads of the Flexor Carpi Ulnaris tendon ending on the accessory carpal bone, the adjacent Flexor Digitorum Superficialis tendon, and the deep and medially located Flexor Digitorum Profundus tendon were seen and followed. The Flexor Carpi Radialis and the Abductor Pollicis Longus tendons were seen in the medial carpal face. The ulnar notch of the radius was used as the measurement and starting point of the ultrasonography. These data could be used as a standard reference in the case of chronic overuse and trauma-induced changes in the canine carpus.

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“…Although only occasionally reported, lesions of the actual tendon itself have been described in Coursing dogs as typical sport-related injuries, and lesions of the insertion of the FCU tendon have been described in veterinary sports medicine as a consequence of strain followed by inadequate rest ( 2 ). A single case report on a Weimaraner was described in Kuan et al ( 3 ) assuming that insertional tears of the FCU tendon have to be included in the differential diagnosis of thoracic limb lameness and peri-carpal swelling.…”

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“…In veterinary medicine, surgical treatment of injuries to the FCU tendon at its insertion has been reported in cases of avulsion from the accessory carpal bone providing suture of the damaged portion, splint in flexion of the carpus for 2 or 3 weeks, and restriction of activity for at least 6 weeks ( 2 ). Conservative management has been described as providing a padded splint for 3 weeks, oral administration of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, and topical injections of steroids ( 3 ).…”

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Case report: Flexor carpi ulnaris tendinopathy in a lure-coursing dog treated with three platelet-rich plasma and platelet lysate injections

Franini¹,

Entani²,

Colosio³

et al. 2023

Front. Vet. Sci.

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In the present case report a 7-year-old male Whippet competing in lure-coursing presented with third-degree recurrent lameness of the right forelimb, pain on palpation of the caudal aspect of the carpus and swelling of the forearm proximally to the accessory carpal bone. Clinical, radiographic, and ultrasonographic evaluation diagnosed a flexor carpi ulnaris (FCU) chronic tendinopathy unresponsive to previously attempted conservative treatments such as oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) administration along with padded palmar splint application and rest. The dog was subjected to one injection of autologous platelet-rich plasma (PRP) obtained using a double centrifugation tube method, followed by two platelet lysate (PL) injections. Treatment was administered at three-week intervals. The healing process was assessed through clinical and ultrasonographic imaging (US) on the day of the first injection (T0), and at week three (T1), six (T2), twelve (T3), fifty-two (T4), and one-hundred-and-four (T5). Fiber alignment score (FAS) and echogenicity score (ES) were developed by modifying a previously published US assessment scale. At T1, ES, and FAS improvement was detected, and at T2, further improvements in ES and FAS were observed. Ultrasonographic results were clinically consistent with the improvement in lameness: lameness grade 3/4 was detected at T0 and grade 2/4 at T1. A lameness grade of 1/4 was detected at T2, and grade 0/4 was observed at T3, T4, and T5. Moreover, at T5, the dog returned to competition, and no history of re-injury was reported. Our results suggest that the treatment of FCU tendinopathy in lure-coursing dogs with a combination of consecutive injections of autologous PRP and PL could be feasible. Additionally, no adverse reactions were observed.

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Flexor carpi ulnaris tendonopathy in a Weimaraner

Cited by 6 publications

References 16 publications

Ultrasonographic anatomy of the palmar region of the carpus of the dog

Ultrasonographic anatomy of the palmar region of the carpus of the dog

High-Resolution Ultrasonographic Anatomy of the Carpal Tendons of Sporting Border Collies

Case report: Flexor carpi ulnaris tendinopathy in a lure-coursing dog treated with three platelet-rich plasma and platelet lysate injections

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