Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Golden retriever with both calf muscles torn causing hindlimb
By Robinson, A·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·1999·Dovecote Veterinary Hospital·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Atraumatic bilateral avulsion of the origins of the gastrocnemius muscle.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A golden retriever was brought in for ongoing lameness in both hind legs and was recently seen walking on the tops of its paws, a condition known as plantigrade stance. X-rays revealed long-term changes at the muscle attachment points of the gastrocnemius muscle in both legs. The dog underwent surgery to correct the issue, and three months later, it showed significant improvement. After three years, the dog continued to do well without any further problems.
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Abstract
A golden retriever was presented with a prolonged history of a persistent lameness of the hindlimbs and the recent development of a plantigrade stance. Radiography showed bilateral chronic changes associated with the origins of both the lateral and medial heads of the gastrocnemius muscles. Surgical correction was carried out sequentially, with good results three months postsurgically and after a three-year follow-up.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10587929/