Experimental Evaluation of Tendon Transfer for the Treatment of Sciatic Nerve Paralysis in the Dog |
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| Authors: | ARNOLD S. LESSER V.M.D. SELIM SALIB SOLIMAN B.V.Sc |
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| Affiliation: | Flushing Veterinary Hospital, Flushing, New York |
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| Abstract: | The sciatic nerve was surgically transected in 6 dogs. The resulting dysfunction and the positive effects of a transfer of the tendon of the vastus lateralis muscle to the long digital extensor muscle were evaluated, alone and in combination with a talocrural arthrodesis. Two dogs that received both arthrodesis and tendon transfer showed the greatest improvement in gait. |
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