Quadriceps Contracture

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unfortunately there is no fix for this condition. Contracture will not resolve.

quadriceps contracture

I am seeing a rescued puppy (unknown age) who had an old femoral

fracture with dislocation of the femoral head and displacement of the

patella.. All were surgically fixed and it was noted at time of surgery

that the quads were contractured. Seriously contractured. I believe

the surgeon tried to break some of it down but now that I am working

with the puppy after surgery, it feels as hard as a rock. I am do deep

cross friction and laser therapy. I do not have an ultrasound. Since

it is only 4 days post-op, I am hesitant to use heat as the incision is

close by and we still have some post op swelling... Any suggestions???

Thanks so much!

felicity

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Hello all-

I have a patient that I just saw for the first time today, a 2 year old Shetland

Sheepdog that was hit by a car in late April- had a left coxofemoral lux which

was replaced via closed reduction-this limb is now in quad contracture (there

were no femoral fractures, only a fractured fibula so we are thinking the

contracture is secondary to muscle trauma and potentially the bandaging that was

done to help alleviate the edema he had post-injury)-is there any realistic hope

for this leg? The surgeon is recommending amputation, but the dog's R rear is

also impaired- he is neuro normal, but has been unable to support much weight

since the original incident. For this reason, I would really like to try and

get him stronger on that leg before considering amputating the other...and work

on the contracture leg at the same time...I can work with this dog daily, and

have laser, therapeutic u/s and NMES. Thoughts? Suggestions?

Thanks so much!

Dobson CVT, CCRA Cand