Clinical & Field Article | Veterinary Surgery and Radiology

Bilateral Congenital Contracted Flexor Tendon in a Calf and its Surgical Management

Veterinary Clinical Complex, College of Veterinary Science, Garividi, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Andhra Pradesh

Abstract

A two days old Jersey Crossbred female calf weighing 25kg was presented with the history of abnormal posture and gait of both forelimbs, standing on fetlock joints since birth. Physical examination revealed bilateral congenital contracted flexor tendon. An incision was made caudo-laterally at the distal palmar region just above the fetlock joint and superficial and deep digital flexor tendons were severed. The incision was sutured and bandaged with PVC splint. The sutures were removed on 10 post-operative day and the calf had an uneventful recovery

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