## Overview Strain of the subscapularis compromises medial shoulder stability and can allow the shoulder to pop laterally. It is seen in horses that slip or splay. Signs include shoulder instability, lateral clicking, forelimb lameness worse on uneven ground, and axillary swelling. ## Causes Acute abduction or trauma. ## Diagnosis Palpation, gait evaluation, and ultrasound. ## Treatment Rest and rehabilitation. Severe instability may need surgical stabilization. ## Recovery and Prognosis Fair to good for strains. More guarded if frank subluxation occurs. ## Prevention Safe footing.
shoulder joint instability; lateral popping or clicking; forelimb lameness worse on uneven ground; axillary swelling
## Overview Strain of the subscapularis compromises medial shoulder stability and can allow the shoulder to pop laterally. It is seen in horses that slip or splay. Signs include shoulder instability, lateral clicking, forelimb lameness worse on uneven ground, and axillary swelling. ## Causes Acute abduction or trauma. ## Diagnosis Palpation, gait evaluation, and ultrasound. ## Treatment Rest and rehabilitation. Severe instability may need surgical stabilization. ## Recovery and Prognosis Fair to good for strains. More guarded if frank subluxation occurs. ## Prevention Safe footing.
shoulder joint instability; lateral popping or clicking; forelimb lameness worse on uneven ground; axillary swelling