Quadriceps Contracture in Four Cats: a Complication of Internal Fixation of Femoral Fractures

Cindy L. Fries; A. G. Binnington; Joanne R. Cockshutt

doi:10.1055/s-0038-1633171

Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Inhaltsverzeichnis

Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 1988; 01(02): 91-96
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1633171

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Quadriceps Contracture in Four Cats: a Complication of Internal Fixation of Femoral Fractures

Authors

Cindy L. Fries

¹From the Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
A. G. Binnington

¹From the Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Joanne R. Cockshutt

¹From the Department of Clinical Studies, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

Abstract

In a series of twenty-two cats with femoral fractures repaired by internal fixation, four cases of quadriceps contracture (18.2%) were observed. Each case of contracture involved a midshaft fracture with extensive soft tissue injury. Repair with intramedullary pins and cerclage wires had been performed in each case. Exuberant callus production was noted in two cases, while in another quadriceps contracture followed injury to the ischiatic nerve. Contracture was evident two weeks postoperatively. Physiotherapy proved ineffective and surgical intervention was not undertaken as all cases were weightbearing on the affected limb.

Key words

Quadriceps contracture - Femoral fractures - Internal fixation - Complications

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