## Overview Shoulder adductor strain is injury to the muscles that pull the forelimb toward the midline. It occurs from lateral slipping or splaying of the front legs. Signs include reluctance to adduct the limb, a base-wide stance, pain deep in the axilla, and a shortened stride. ## Causes Acute abduction overload. ## Diagnosis Palpation of the medial shoulder and axilla. ## Treatment Rest and anti-inflammatories. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good. ## Prevention Safe footing.
reluctance to adduct the forelimb; base-wide stance; pain on deep palpation in the axilla; shortened stride
## Overview Shoulder adductor strain is injury to the muscles that pull the forelimb toward the midline. It occurs from lateral slipping or splaying of the front legs. Signs include reluctance to adduct the limb, a base-wide stance, pain deep in the axilla, and a shortened stride. ## Causes Acute abduction overload. ## Diagnosis Palpation of the medial shoulder and axilla. ## Treatment Rest and anti-inflammatories. ## Recovery and Prognosis Good. ## Prevention Safe footing.
reluctance to adduct the forelimb; base-wide stance; pain on deep palpation in the axilla; shortened stride