Abstract
AbstractTwo skeletally immature cats and one dog with a history of femoral fractures presented with hyperextension and reduced range of motion of the stifle joint. Based on clinical examination, all three patients were diagnosed with quadriceps contracture and surgical treatment was recommended. Following surgical release of the soft tissue adhesions, a dynamic apparatus was placed. The device consisted of two loops of suture acting as anchor points at the ischiatic tuberosity and the calcaneus tuberosity connected by a rubber band. The apparatus forced the stifle joint into full flexion when the patients were resting while allowing some degree of extension. All three cases were successfully treated, with only minor complications reported. This system represents a simple, comfortable and cost‐effective mechanism for the treatment of quadriceps contractures.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
