1Dept. of Teaching Veterinary Clinical Complex
Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Science, Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana - 141004 (Punjab)
*Corresponding Author: E-mail: drvandanasangwan@rediffmail.com
Online published on 19 March, 2013.
The present case report describes bilateral carpal hyperflexion in a Great dane pup. Tenotomy of flexor carpii ulnaris in both limbs was performed under butorphanol – acepromazine - glycopyrolate sedation and local anesthesia using 2% lignocaine. The hyperflexed carpal joints were straightened and supported with bandaging and splints. The pup recovered uneventfully.
Carpal hyperflexion, Dog, Surgery, Tenotomy
