Research Article
Repair of Tendon Disruption Using a Novel Synthetic Fiber Implant in Dogs and Cats: The Surgical Procedure and Three Case Reports
| Animal | Weight (kg) | Nature of tendon injury | Method of immobilization | Immobilization period (weeks) | Delay of recovery of functions (months) | Subjective(1) (owner’s observation) | Objective(2) (clinical evaluation) |
| Rottweiler (dog) | 42 | Acute Achilles tendon avulsion | Resin cast | 8 | 2 | 6 |
| Maine Coon (cat) | 7 | Chronic patellar tendon rupture | Splinted dressing | 6 | 2 | 6 |
| Cocker Spaniel (dog) | 15 | Chronic avulsion fracture of the triceps tendon | Splinted dressing | 8 | 4 | 8 |
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(1)Information collected from the owner. (2)Clinical evaluation during scheduled visit to the veterinarian.
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