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Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2001; 14(02): 95-100
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1632682
Clinical Communication
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Stenosing tenosynovitis of the abductor pollicis longus muscle in dogs

S. Grundmann
1   Small Animal Surgery, University of Zurich, Switzerland
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P. M. Montavon
1   Small Animal Surgery, University of Zurich, Switzerland
› Author AffiliationsThe authors thank Dr. med. Barbara Nuüesch, Kantonsspital Herisau, for her surgical assistance, PD Dr. Markus Flückiger, Department of Veterinary Radiology, University of Zurich, for his support in the X-ray diagnosis, and Dr. Paula Grest, Department of Veterinary Pathology, University of Zurich, for the pathohistological evaluation and Dr. Janean Fidel for her editorial support.
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Received 04 October 2000

Accepted 04 December 2000

Publication Date:
09 February 2018 (online)

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Summary

Chronic lameness of the forelimb with a firm swelling at the medial aspect of the antebrachiocarpal joint can be caused by a tenosynovitis of the abductor pollicis longus muscle. Connective tissue proliferation leads to stenosis of the synovial sheath. The patients show pain in hyperflexion of the carpus. Radiographically, proliferative bone reactions at the distal radius can be found in advanced cases of the disease. If the results of medical treatment by injection of corticosteroids in the area of the synovial sheath are not successful, good results can be achieved by surgical release of the tendon. Based on 10 cases examined, aetiology, clinical findings and therapy are discussed and compared with de Quervain’s tenosynovitis in man.

Lameness due to tenosynovitis of the abductor pollicis longus muscle is reported and findings and therapy of ten animals is discussed.

Keywords

Tenosynovitis - abductor pollicis longus muscle - dog
 

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