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

J Small Anim Pract. 2009 May;50(5):251-4. doi: 10.1111/j.1748-5827.2009.00726.x.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bone Nails / microbiology
  • Bone Nails / veterinary
  • Bone Wires / adverse effects
  • Contracture / etiology
  • Contracture / therapy
  • Contracture / veterinary*
  • Dog Diseases / etiology
  • Dog Diseases / therapy*
  • Dogs / injuries
  • Dogs / surgery
  • Female
  • Femoral Fractures / diagnostic imaging
  • Femoral Fractures / surgery
  • Femoral Fractures / veterinary*
  • Fracture Fixation, Intramedullary / adverse effects
  • Fracture Healing
  • Hydrotherapy / methods
  • Hydrotherapy / veterinary
  • Osteotomy / veterinary
  • Postoperative Complications / therapy
  • Postoperative Complications / veterinary*
  • Quadriceps Muscle* / physiopathology
  • Radiography
  • Stifle
  • Treatment Outcome