Vol. 11, Issue 12 (2022)

Author(s):
A Vijay, Rajkumar R, Hamsa Yamini S, KK Ponnu Swamy, Venkatesakumar E and Venkatesan M

Abstract:
A two-week-old Punganur calf was presented to the Veterinary Clinical Complex, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Salem with a history of being unable to stand and walk properly and placing the fore limb improperly since birth. On physical and clinical examination, the calf was diagnosed as bilateral congenital flexor tendon contracture. The complete blood count revealed no pronounced changes. The calf was anesthetised using cocktail preparation of Ketamine and Diazepam. The caudal aspect of the metacarpal region was prepared aseptically. Superficial and deep digital flexor tenotomy was performed and a PVC splint applied post-surgically. The calf was able to walk and place his forefoot properly from the 14^th post-operative day.