This 7 year old MN Cavalier King Charles Spaniel presented for evaluation of a chronic intermittent forelimb lameness of about one year’s duration. The onset of lameness was not associated with any known trauma. The lameness has become more consistent and the dog will externally rotate his right forelimb while standing and seated.
This 7 year old MN Cavalier King Charles Spaniel presented for evaluation of a chronic intermittent forelimb lameness of about one year’s duration. The onset of lameness was not associated with any known trauma. The lameness has become more consistent and the dog will externally rotate his right forelimb while standing and seated.
Physical Exam: Gait/Lameness: Grade I/V right thoracic limb lameness ; Posture: Slightly off weights the right thoracic limb while seated with mild external rotation of the paw ; Joint palpation: All joints of the thoracic limbs had normal range of motion ; Muscle mass: Mild to moderate muscle atrophy over the right scapula ; Muscle palpation: Right shoulder- Mild spasm on the biceps tendon stretch and with abduction of the right shoulder. Mild discomfort on palpation of the medial aspect of his elbow