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Ulnar neuropathy at the elbow. Idiopathic ulnar neuropathy at the elbow is a condition where pressure on the ulnar nerve as it passes through the cubital tunnel causes ulnar neuropathy. The symptoms of neuropathy are paresthesia (tingling) and numbness (loss of sensibility) primarily affecting the little finger and ring finger of the hand.
Elbow dysplasia is a significant genetically determined problem in many breeds of dog, often manifesting from puppyhood and continuing for life. [1] In elbow dysplasia, the complex elbow joint suffers from a structural defect, often related to its cartilage. [1] This initial condition, known as a "primary lesion", [1] causes an abnormal level ...
Arthritis is a term often used to mean any disorder that affects joints. [2] Symptoms generally include joint pain and stiffness. [2] Other symptoms may include redness, warmth, swelling, and decreased range of motion of the affected joints. [2] [3] In some types of arthritis, other organs are also affected. [7] Onset can be gradual or sudden. [6]
Dogs sleep for such a long time because that's when their body rests, resets, and heals, even if their awkward sleeping position implies otherwise. This is also when puppies do the most growing ...
Panosteitis, sometimes shortened to pano among breeders, [1] is an occasionally seen long bone condition in large breed dogs.It manifests with sudden, unexplained pain and lameness that may shift from leg to leg, usually between 5 and 14 months of age, earning the nickname "growing pains. "[2] Signs such as fever, weight loss, anorexia, and lethargy can also be seen.
Specialty. Rheumatology. Enthesitis is inflammation of the entheses (singular: enthesis), the sites where tendons, ligaments and joint capsules attach to bones. [1][2] It is a type of enthesopathy, meaning any pathologic condition of the entheses, with or without inflammation. There are some cases of isolated, primary enthesitis which are very ...
Hygroma (canine disease) Hygroma on the leg of a Labrador Retriever. A hygroma, or a false bursa, is a discrete, fluid-filled sac that can form on the joints of dogs in response to repeated pressure, such as that from sitting on a hard surface. [1] It is treated by draining the fluid and may be prevented by providing padded bedding.
Olecranon bursitis. Relatively common. [2] Olecranon bursitis is a condition characterized by swelling, redness, and pain at the tip of the elbow. [1][2] If the underlying cause is due to an infection, fever may be present. [2] The condition is relatively common and is one of the most frequent types of bursitis. [2]