Tibial Neurectomy for the Correction of Spastic Paresis in Calves

Authors

  • A. David Weaver Department of Medicine & Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65211

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/aabppro19867611

Keywords:

spastic paresis, gastrocnemius, superficial flexor, tenotomy, tenectomy, hock joint

Abstract

The conventional treatment of spastic paresis by gastrocnemius and partial superficial flexor tenotomy or tenectomy is often disappointing due to recurrence of the clinical signs of an overextended hock joint some weeks later as a result of a fibrous union.

Cover image of the 20th Conference Proceedings: a herd of cattle grazing on a green, grassy knoll. Half the herd are lying down, enjoying the bright afternoon sunshine.

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Published

1986-11-18

Issue

1986

Section

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