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As the muscle undergoes progressive fibrosis and contracture, a mechanical lameness develops with limited extension and results in persistent external rotation and abduction of the humerus. The characteristic circumduction movement of

As the muscle undergoes progressive fibrosis and contracture, a mechanical lameness develops with limited extension and results in persistent external rotation and abduction of the humerus. The characteristic circumduction movement of

the affected limb can be accentuated if the dog is forced to walk up stairs.

the affected limb can be accentuated if the dog is forced to walk up stairs.

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|l1=Muscle Contracture#Infraspinatus Contracture

|q2=What is the treatment for this condition?

|q2=What is the treatment for this condition?

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All adhesions between the infraspinatus muscle and the joint capsule must be freed. This is done by sharp dissection and completed by aggressive flexion and extension of the scapulohumeral joint until a full range of motion is obtained.

All adhesions between the infraspinatus muscle and the joint capsule must be freed. This is done by sharp dissection and completed by aggressive flexion and extension of the scapulohumeral joint until a full range of motion is obtained.

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|l2=Muscle Contracture#Infraspinatus Contracture

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