ORTHO – Shoulder joint effusion consistent with polyarthritis in a 6 year old FS Lab/Hound mix

Case Study

ORTHO – Shoulder joint effusion consistent with polyarthritis in a 6 year old FS Lab/Hound mix

This 6 year old FS Lab/Hound mix has a history of polyarthritix in the elbows and stifles. PE: painful right front limb with decreased muscle mass

This 6 year old FS Lab/Hound mix has a history of polyarthritix in the elbows and stifles. PE: painful right front limb with decreased muscle mass

DX

The ultrasonographic examination of the right shoulder musculature is within normal limits.

Image Interpretation

Ultrasound of the right shoulder: 

Deep to the biceps tendon level with the cranial aspect of the shoulder joint a small amount of anechoic effusion with some echogenic foci is seen.

Outcome

At this point pathology in the right shoulder rotator cuff can be ruled out as
underlying cause of the right thoracic limb lameness in this dog. However, a mild
amount of joint effusion was noted which is compatible with the known polyarthritis.

Patient Information

Patient Name : Lexie Burnikell/Westview
Gender : Female, Spayed
Species : Canine
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status : Complete
Liz Wuz Here : Yes
Code : 18_00049

Clinical Signs

  • Pain

Exam Finding

  • Muscle Wasting

Images

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Clinical Signs

  • Pain
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