## Overview Supraspinatus tendinopathy is chronic strain or degeneration of the supraspinatus tendon where it inserts on the humerus. It is increasingly recognized with ultrasound as a cause of forelimb lameness. Signs include intermittent lameness, pain on palpation over the point of the shoulder, and reduced stride length, often worse on hard ground. ## Causes Repetitive overload. ## Diagnosis Ultrasound of the supraspinatus insertion and diagnostic analgesia. ## Treatment Rest, controlled exercise, and ultrasound-guided injection (corticosteroid, platelet-rich plasma, or other biologics). ## Recovery and Prognosis Fair to good with appropriate management. ## Prevention Progressive conditioning.
intermittent forelimb lameness; pain on palpation over the point of the shoulder; reduced stride length; worse on hard ground
## Overview Supraspinatus tendinopathy is chronic strain or degeneration of the supraspinatus tendon where it inserts on the humerus. It is increasingly recognized with ultrasound as a cause of forelimb lameness. Signs include intermittent lameness, pain on palpation over the point of the shoulder, and reduced stride length, often worse on hard ground. ## Causes Repetitive overload. ## Diagnosis Ultrasound of the supraspinatus insertion and diagnostic analgesia. ## Treatment Rest, controlled exercise, and ultrasound-guided injection (corticosteroid, platelet-rich plasma, or other biologics). ## Recovery and Prognosis Fair to good with appropriate management. ## Prevention Progressive conditioning.
intermittent forelimb lameness; pain on palpation over the point of the shoulder; reduced stride length; worse on hard ground