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Discussion on Denervation associated with fibrotic myopathy
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cekoz
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Posted on Monday, Feb 12, 2007 - 11:18 pm:
Hello,
I was reading the very informative article on fibrotic myopathy on this site and saw the included scientific article about denervation atrophy associated with fibrotic myopathy. I have heard this mentioned before in other places, but never in great detail.
My question is, is the denervation atrophy a CAUSE of fibrotic myopathy, or a possible RESULT of already having a fibrotic myopathy? They mention the horses with denervation had to be put down; what is denervation atrophy, and why would it necessitate euthanasia of the animal? I don't quite understand what the nerves have to do with the scarring of muscles.
Thanks!
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DrO
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Posted on Tuesday, Feb 13, 2007 - 9:55 am:
The damage to the nerves would be a result of the injury that caused the fibrosis and is not a consistent sign of fibrotic myopathy. But the decision for euthanasia would depend on evaluating a particular case and not one aspect like this. For more on understanding what denervation atrophy is check out Diseases of Horses » Nervous System » Neurological Conditions Not Covered Above » Shoulder Sweeny.
DrO
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