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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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Peer-reviewed

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Article

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Authors

Earley, Naomi Frances 
Ellse, Gemma 
Wallace, Adrian M 
Parsons, Kevin J 
Voss, Katja 

Abstract

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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Keywords

cat, dog, musculoskeletal, orthopaedics, surgery, tendon, Animals, Cats, Dogs, Female, Follow-Up Studies, Postoperative Complications, Rupture, Tendon Injuries, Treatment Outcome

Journal Title

Vet Rec

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Journal ISSN

0042-4900
2042-7670

Volume Title

182

Publisher

Wiley