Vol. 9, Special Issue 4, Part C (2024)

Author(s): Abhishek MC, Gurudev Karajagi and L Suresh

Abstract: A three days old calf was brought with the history of unable to stand and walk on both forelimbs and hindlimbs since birth. On physical examination there was moderately contracted tendon in both forelimbs and severely contracted tendon with toe-out condition in hindlimbs. Then tentatively diagnosed as contracted tendon and decided for surgical correction. Animal was placed in lateral recumbency and Z-Plasty tenotomy was done under local infiltration of 2% lignocaine along the length of superficial and deep digital flexor tendon for hindlimbs and partial tenotomy was done for forelimbs. Post-operatively limbs were stabilized with wooden splint. Immediately on post-operative day calf started bearing weight on all limbs. Surgical correction along with proper application of splint will provide satisfactory outcomes.