Traumatic Triceps Tendon Avulsion in a Dog: Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Surgical Management Evaluation

Yoon, Hun‐Young; Jeong, Soon‐wuk

doi:10.1292/jvms.12-0464

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“…This study reported the characteristics of triceps brachii tendon injury, which, to the author’s knowledge, has only been described in a few cases among cats and dogs [ 2 , 3 , 5 , 13 , 20 ]. This is the first report to describe multiple cases of this injury.…”

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“…Although there are no reports discussing the tendon fragility of Pomeranians in comparison with other breeds, variations in the predisposition of different breeds should be considered. A previous study also reported a case of Pomeranian with triceps tendon injury [ 20 ]; however, there was no histopathological examination of the triceps brachii. The potential weakness of the triceps brachii tendon in Pomeranians needs to be considered.…”

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“…While there are some reports describing injured triceps brachii tendon, most of them are a single case reports [ 2 , 3 , 5 , 13 , 20 ]. The purpose of this study is to examine the clinical characteristics, treatment, and outcomes of multiple cases of triceps brachii tendon injury in dogs.…”

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Triceps brachii tendon injury in four Pomeranians

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Nishimura

et al. 2018

The Journal of Veterinary Medical Science

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The cases of 4 Pomeranians with injury of the triceps brachii tendon that underwent surgical treatment were retrospectively reviewed to evaluate some clinical findings including signalment, cause of injury, clinical signs, pattern of injury, surgical technique, external coaptation after operation, complications, and outcomes. While all of the dogs showed non-weight bearing posture of the affected limbs and severe pain shortly after injury onset, the pain level decreased over time. A characteristic finding of the 4 cases was an absence of tension in the triceps brachii tendon when the elbow joint was flexed. The pattern of triceps brachii tendon injury was either laceration of the central part of the tendon (n=1) or tendon rupture at its insertion to the olecranon (n=3). Although there were no major complications after surgery in 3 cases, the remaining case required a revision surgery. Long lateral splint was effective method for external coaptation after operation. Diagnosis of triceps brachii tendon injury was not difficult if we even recognize this trauma. This form of injury can have a good prognosis with adequate surgery and postoperative coaptation.

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Triceps brachii tendon injury in four Pomeranians

Echigo

Fujita

Nishimura

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The Journal of Veterinary Medical Science

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“…1 Tendon injuries in dogs include rupture, avulsion, laceration, contusion, strain and luxation. [2][3][4] Although some articles have reported rupture, avulsion, and laceration of the triceps brachii tendon, [5][6][7] luxation of this tendon has not been reported. Elbow luxation and subluxation can occur by traumatic, congenital, and developmental causes.…”

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Traumatic medial luxation of the triceps brachii tendon with medial subluxation of the elbow joint in a dog

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Objective: To describe the surgical reduction of luxation of the triceps brachii tendon in a dog. Animal: One 2.5-year-old 2.58 kg castrated male toy poodle. Study design: Clinical case report. Methods: The dog displayed intermittent, non-weight bearing lameness of the right forelimb for approximately 18 months before presenting at the veterinary medical center. Medial subluxation of the right elbow joint was detected by palpation. The Campbell test was consistent with an increased range of motion during supination. At ultrasonographic examination, medial luxation of the triceps brachii tendon was noted, whereas collateral ligaments appeared normal. No skeletal deformities were found on radiographs of the right forelimb. The luxation of the triceps brachii tendon was surgically corrected with antirotational suture, a stopper pin, medial retinaculum release, and imbrication of the lateral retinaculum. Results: The right triceps brachii tendon and elbow joint were successfully reduced. Gait returned to normal by 55 days postoperatively. No implant failure or recurrence were observed 3.5 years after surgery. Conclusion: Surgical reduction of a luxation of the triceps brachii tendon in a dog resolved lameness and restored the range of motion of the affected elbow, leading to good long-term outcome.

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“…To date, 11 cases (2 cats, 9 dogs) of triceps tendon rupture and/or avulsion have been reported in the veterinary literature. [3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10] A further case report was in fact a cat with an olecranon avulsion fracture. 4 Previous historical indings have been acute trauma, corticosteroid treatment or chronic lameness.…”

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Complications and outcomes associated with 13 cases of triceps tendon disruption in dogs and cats (2003–2014)

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This study reports data from a larger number of cases of triceps tendon disruption. Records from 10 veterinary referral hospitals between 2003 and 2014 were searched for canine and feline cases diagnosed with triceps tendon disruption, based on orthopaedic examination confirmed during surgery. Long-term follow-up and owner satisfaction were assessed using a questionnaire. There were 13 cases of triceps tendon disruption diagnosed across seven hospitals (nine dogs, four cats). Trauma, history or presence of a wound, surgery in the region of tendon attachment or corticosteroid treatment preceded triceps tendon disruption. Radiographic signs or histopathology suggestive of a chronic tendinopathy was common. All cases underwent surgical repair involving a tendon suture pattern, 12 of which were secured through bone tunnels. Immobilisation was used in all cases in the form of transarticular external skeletal fixation (TAESF) (8/9 dogs) or spica splint (four cats, two dogs; in one dog a TAESF was applied after complications associated with the spica splint). Complications occurred in 11 cases (17 total complications), frequently associated with the immobilisation method. One case had traumatic tendon rerupture two years following surgery. A wound at presentation was associated with the development of multiple complications. Nine cases had long-term follow-up; five achieved normal function, four achieved acceptable function. Despite the complications, overall return to subjective normal or acceptable function, as assessed by the owners, was achieved in the majority of cases.

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Traumatic Triceps Tendon Avulsion in a Dog: Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Surgical Management Evaluation

Cited by 8 publications

References 7 publications

Triceps brachii tendon injury in four Pomeranians

Triceps brachii tendon injury in four Pomeranians

Traumatic medial luxation of the triceps brachii tendon with medial subluxation of the elbow joint in a dog

Complications and outcomes associated with 13 cases of triceps tendon disruption in dogs and cats (2003–2014)

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