AVULSION OF THE GASTROCNEMIUS TENDON IN 3 CATS

Authors
MUGHANNAM A REINKE J
Citation
A. Mughannam et J. Reinke, AVULSION OF THE GASTROCNEMIUS TENDON IN 3 CATS, The Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association, 30(6), 1994, pp. 550-556
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Veterinary Sciences
Journal title
The Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association → ACNP
ISSN journal
05872871
Volume
30
Issue
6
Year of publication
1994
Pages
550 - 556
Database
ISI
SICI code
0587-2871(1994)30:6<550:AOTGTI>2.0.ZU;2-T
Abstract
Avulsion of the gastrocnemius tendon was diagnosed in three cats. This previously unreported condition in the cat has been described in the dog. The significant findings on physical examination included a uniqu e lameness. The presence of this lameness combined with physical exami nation and radiography led to the diagnosis. Surgery or external coapt ation, or both, was performed in all three cats which resulted in a re solution of lameness in each case.