Affiliation:
1. University of Ghent Small Animal Department Merelbeke Belgium
2. Willows Veterinary Centre & Referral Service Solihull UK
3. Vetoracle Norfolk UK
Abstract
AbstractA 1‐year‐old Bernese Mountain dog presented with an acute onset of left thoracic limb lameness. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the left shoulder was performed, showing a subchondral bone defect in the caudomedial aspect of the humeral head. In addition, several round hypointense structures were visible in the biceps tendon sheath. A left shoulder arthroscopy was performed, which confirmed an osteochondritic lesion. Exploration of the biceps tendon sheath via a small open approach allowed retrieval of the fragments, which likely migrated from the joint. Histopathology confirmed the structures to be multiple osteochondritic fragments.
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