Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, NTR College of Veterinary Science, Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Gannavaram, Dist. Krishna - 521101 (Andhra Pradesh)
*Corresponding Author E-mail: professorprasad@yahoo.com
Online published on 19 March, 2013.
Hamstringing due to malicious cutting of achilles tendon was reported in a racing bull. The tendon sheath was ruptured with intact point of hock. The cut ends of the achilles tendon were sutured using bunnell mayer suture pattern. Weight bearing was observed after 8 months with normal recovery.
Achilles tendon, bunnell mayer, hamstringing
