Vet Med - Czech, 2016, 61(3):162-168 | DOI: 10.17221/8768-VETMED

Long-term evaluation of bicipital tenodesis with T-staple in three dogs: a case reportCase Report

S. Pinna, A. De Giorgi, G. Spinella
Department of Veterinary Medical Sciences, University of Bologna, Italy

The purpose of this report is to describe the T-staple tenodesis of biceps brachii in three client-owned dogs and long-term ultrasonographic follow-ups. The orthopaedic examination revealed grade 2/4 (n = 2) and 3/4 (n = 1) lameness, moderate pain on passive movement and positivity to the tendon biceps test with a complete extension of the elbow during the flexion of the shoulder (Cases 1 and 2). Ultrasound examination was crucial for diagnosis of partial or complete rupture and tenosynovitis of biceps tendon. Surgical tenodesis was carried out with a metal T-staple. One-year ultrasound follow-up was performed, confirming the correct integration of the staple on the bicipital fibres and the absence of macroscopic tendon injury or degenerative disease. The results suggest that the metal T-staple could be a good alternative for bicipital tenodesis in dogs.

Keywords: biceps brachii tendon; ultrasonography; staple; dog

Published: March 31, 2016  Show citation

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Pinna S, De Giorgi A, Spinella G. Long-term evaluation of bicipital tenodesis with T-staple in three dogs: a case report. Vet Med - Czech. 2016;61(3):162-168. doi: 10.17221/8768-VETMED.
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