## Overview Serratus ventralis strain is injury to the muscle that helps suspend the trunk between the forelimbs. It occurs from jumping, hard landings, or work on deep footing. Signs include acute forelimb lameness or bilateral stiffness, pain where the neck meets the shoulder, reluctance to lower the head, and swelling at the scapular attachment. ## Causes Acute overload. ## Diagnosis Palpation and ultrasound. ## Treatment Rest and controlled rehabilitation. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good. ## Prevention Progressive conditioning and appropriate surfaces.
acute forelimb lameness or bilateral stiffness; pain on palpation of the ventral neck/shoulder junction; reluctance to lower the head; swelling at the scapular attachment
## Overview Serratus ventralis strain is injury to the muscle that helps suspend the trunk between the forelimbs. It occurs from jumping, hard landings, or work on deep footing. Signs include acute forelimb lameness or bilateral stiffness, pain where the neck meets the shoulder, reluctance to lower the head, and swelling at the scapular attachment. ## Causes Acute overload. ## Diagnosis Palpation and ultrasound. ## Treatment Rest and controlled rehabilitation. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good. ## Prevention Progressive conditioning and appropriate surfaces.
acute forelimb lameness or bilateral stiffness; pain on palpation of the ventral neck/shoulder junction; reluctance to lower the head; swelling at the scapular attachment