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Avulsion of the popliteus muscle in a malinois dog
Author(s) -
Tanno F.,
Weber U.,
Lang J.,
Simpson D.
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
journal of small animal practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.7
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1748-5827
pISSN - 0022-4510
DOI - 10.1111/j.1748-5827.1996.tb02448.x
Subject(s) - medicine , avulsion , lameness , lag screw , washer , surgery , anatomy , internal fixation , mechanical engineering , engineering
A four‐month‐old malinois was presented for lameness which was attributed to an avulsion of the origin of the popliteus muscle. Surgical repair by internal fixation with a lag screw and washer resulted in resolution of the lameness.