Calcaneal bursitis
Posted: Sat Nov 06, 2021 1:43 am
Roxy - 1 year old female spayed Eurasier.
Roxy has a 4 week history of right pelvic limb lameness. Was initially non-weight bearing and very painful on R PL but has progressively improved and no longer exhibits lameness or pain in past week. Radiographs were unremarkable. Musculoskeletal ultrasound should bursitis and cellulitis of calcaneous. Calcaneal tendon intact and no apparent trauma. RDVM put her on Nsaids and rest and she has improved but the swelling has not resolved. The swelling is firm and drainage is not possible.
I instituted laser therapy this week and continued controlled leash walking for another 4 weeks.
I have not had much experience with bursitis, especially in this location. Is there anything else that can be done for this condition ? Would a light tarsal brace for some support and compression but not immobilization be beneficial?
Thank you for any input or ideas.
Dr. Wendy Robinson
Roxy has a 4 week history of right pelvic limb lameness. Was initially non-weight bearing and very painful on R PL but has progressively improved and no longer exhibits lameness or pain in past week. Radiographs were unremarkable. Musculoskeletal ultrasound should bursitis and cellulitis of calcaneous. Calcaneal tendon intact and no apparent trauma. RDVM put her on Nsaids and rest and she has improved but the swelling has not resolved. The swelling is firm and drainage is not possible.
I instituted laser therapy this week and continued controlled leash walking for another 4 weeks.
I have not had much experience with bursitis, especially in this location. Is there anything else that can be done for this condition ? Would a light tarsal brace for some support and compression but not immobilization be beneficial?
Thank you for any input or ideas.
Dr. Wendy Robinson