Management of quadriceps contracture in a dog using a static flexion apparatus and physiotherapy

A four-month-old golden retriever developed quadriceps contracture following management of a comminuted femoral fracture with an intramedullary pin and cerclage wire. Management involved surgical release of the quadriceps, rigid stabilisation of the fracture, use of a static stifle flexion apparatus...

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Published in:Journal of small animal practice 2009-05, Vol.50 (5), p.251-254
Main Authors: Moores, A.P, Sutton, A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
bone fractures
Bone Nails - microbiology
Bone Nails - veterinary
Bone Wires - adverse effects
case studies
contracture
Contracture - etiology
Contracture - therapy
Contracture - veterinary
dog diseases
Dog Diseases - etiology
Dog Diseases - therapy
dogs
Dogs - injuries
Dogs - surgery
etiology
Female
Femoral Fractures - diagnostic imaging
Femoral Fractures - surgery
Femoral Fractures - veterinary
femur
fracture fixation
Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary - adverse effects
Fracture Healing
Hydrotherapy - methods
Hydrotherapy - veterinary
medical and veterinary equipment
medical treatment
Osteotomy - veterinary
physical therapy
postoperative complications
Postoperative Complications - therapy
Postoperative Complications - veterinary
quadriceps muscle
Quadriceps Muscle - physiopathology
Radiography
static flexion apparatus
Stifle
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:A four-month-old golden retriever developed quadriceps contracture following management of a comminuted femoral fracture with an intramedullary pin and cerclage wire. Management involved surgical release of the quadriceps, rigid stabilisation of the fracture, use of a static stifle flexion apparatus and postoperative physiotherapy. The dog returned to full activity with normal stifle function.
ISSN:0022-4510
1748-5827
DOI:10.1111/j.1748-5827.2009.00726.x