Avulsion of the popliteus muscle in a malinois dog.
A four-month-old malinois was presented for lameness which was attributed to an avulsion of the origin of the popliteus muscle. Surgical repair by internal fixation with a lag screw and washer resulted in resolution of the lameness.
Tanno
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Abteilung Chirugie und Orthopedie, University of Berne, Switzerland.
Weber
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Lang
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Simpson
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D000818:Animals; D004285:Dogs / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D016268:Internal Fixators / Q000662:veterinary*; D007794:Lameness, Animal; D018482:Muscle, Skeletal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D013264:Stifle; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary