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 and postoperative physiotherapy. The dog returned to full activity with normal stifle function.
Anderson Sturgess Veterinary Specialists, Hampshire.
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D000818:Animals; D001858:Bone Nails / Q000382:microbiology / Q000662:veterinary; D001864:Bone Wires / Q000009:adverse effects; D003286:Contracture / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D004285:Dogs / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D005594:Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / Q000009:adverse effects; D017102:Fracture Healing; D006875:Hydrotherapy / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000662:veterinary; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D052097:Quadriceps Muscle / Q000503:physiopathology; D011859:Radiography; D013264:Stifle; D016896:Treatment Outcome