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Gastrocnemius Muscle rupture in Various animals

Gastrocnemius Muscle rupture  in Various animals




 1. Rupture of the gastrocnemius muscle is an injury with or without the Achilles tendon. It was observed in the cow, camel, horse, and humans.

        2.Either the rupture may occur immediately after an injury, or the muscle or tendon may be weakened enough so that a mild strain may completely rupture it later.

        3. In cattle, the most common sites of muscle rupture are at the Musculo-tendinous junction, and at the origin or insertion of the muscle.

        4.The rupture of the gastrocnemius muscle may occur partially or completely . In the partial rupture, the signs are less pronounced, and the prognosis is better than that in the complete rupture.

        5.In complete rupture animal will rest on its hock (Metatarsal will be Parallel to ground) whereas in mild cases dropped hock is the prominent sign.


                                                         By 
                                             Dr S.Kandasamy M.V.Sc (Surgery)
      

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