Author/Authors :
Isaka, M. Marble Veterinary Medical Center, Japan , Befu, M. Marble Veterinary Medical Center, Japan , Matsubara, N. Marble Veterinary Medical Center, Japan , Ishikawa, M. Marble Veterinary Medical Center, Japan , Aono, H. Aono Pet Clinic, Japan , Namba, S. Marble Veterinary Medical Center, Japan
Abstract :
Achilles tendon rupture is uncommon in small animal practice. A 9-month-old, female, mixed breed dog (weighing 2.2kg) was referred to our hospital with a primary complaint of right hind limb lameness. Complete right Achilles tendon rupture was diagnosed by physical examination and radiography. The tendon was surgically repaired the next day by using a three-loop and single near-far-far-near suture methods. Complete healing was achieved by 97 days post-surgery. This report describes the surgical technique used for complete Achilles tendon rupture repair in a young dog.
