Muscle strain injuries of the hindlimb in eight horses: diagnostic imaging, management and outcomes (vol 88, pg 313, 2010)

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: To describe the clinical presentation, ultrasound findings, management and outcome in horses with muscle tear injuries of the hindlimbs. DESIGN: Retrospective case series Procedure Medical records of eight horses were reviewed and information on signalment, history, presenting complaint, physical examination findings and further diagnostic tests were recorded. Diagnosis of muscle injury was determined by the presence of abnormal ultrasound findings, compared with the contralateral limb, and, when required, nuclear scintigraphy. Follow-up information was obtained via telephone interviews with owners, trainers and referring veterinarians. RESULTS: Muscle tears causing lameness were ..