Shoulder tendinopathy in dogs, particularly involving the biceps and supraspinatus tendons, can lead to lameness and musculoskeletal issues. A study aimed to explore the effectiveness of piezoelectric shockwave therapy as a treatment approach. Using musculoskeletal ultrasound, the researchers diagnosed tendinopathy in a cohort of 30 dogs. The treatment protocol involved administering piezoelectric shockwave therapy over three weeks.
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Results revealed that 26 out of the 30 dogs had both biceps and supraspinatus tendinopathy on one limb, and 27 dogs had affected tendons bilaterally. Post-treatment, both cross-sectional area measurements and ultrasound scores of the tendons significantly decreased compared to pre-treatment values. Furthermore, lameness levels significantly improved following the piezoelectric shockwave therapy, regardless of the specific tendons involved.
