Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 1992; 05(01): 18-21
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1633125
Clinical Report
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Surgical Repair of Acute Gracilis Muscle Rupture in the Racing Greyhound

R. Eaton-Wells
1   West Chermside Veterinary Clinic, Stafford Heights, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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Received for publication: 01. September 1989

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06. Februar 2018 (online)

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A retrospective study of the surgical repair of 27 cases of acute gracilis muscle rupture ("dropped back muscle") in 23 racing greyhounds was conducted.

All of the dogs suffered the injury while racing or training. Suture materials and surgical technique are described. The dogs ability to resume racing was assessed.

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