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Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2007; 20(02): 79-85
DOI: 10.1160/VCOT-06-01-0007
Review Article
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Acquired muscle contractures in the dog and cat. A review of the literature and case report

J. Taylor
1   Howell, New Jersey, USA
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C. H. Tangner
1   Howell, New Jersey, USA
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Received 24. Januar 2006

Accepted 01. September 2006

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18. Dezember 2017 (online)

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Summary

Canine and feline muscle contracture is reported to affect several different muscles, is associated with a number of predisposing factors, and a varying prognosis depending upon which muscle is affected. Most patients suffer some form of trauma weeks to months before the contracture is present. The clinical signs include: lameness, pain, weakness, decreased range of motion, a firmness noted throughout the entire muscle, and usually a characteristic gait. Pre-disposing factors for muscle contracture include: compartment syndrome, infection, trauma, repetitive strains, fractures, infectious diseases, immune-mediated diseases, neoplasia, and ischaemia . There does appear to be some breed and age predilection, however, the sex of the animal does not have an appreciable influence. In general, muscle contractures of the forelimb respond better to treatment and carry a better prognosis than muscle contractures of the hindlimb.

Keywords

Muscle contracture - brachialis - myopathy
 

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