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Sartorius muscle contracture in a dog

R G Lobetti1, T P Hill

  • 1Department of Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Science, University of Pretoria, Republic of South Africa.

Journal of the South African Veterinary Association
|March 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

A German Shepherd experienced chronic hind limb lameness due to a contracted sartorius muscle. Surgical removal of the affected muscle led to complete recovery, resolving the canine mobility issue.

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Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Canine Orthopedics
  • Musculoskeletal Pathology

Background:

  • Chronic lameness in adult dogs can stem from various musculoskeletal conditions.
  • Sartorius muscle contracture is a potential, though less common, cause of hind limb lameness.

Observation:

  • A German Shepherd presented with chronic, non-painful, non-weight bearing lameness in the right hind limb.
  • Clinical examination revealed a palpable contracted sartorius muscle.

Findings:

  • Histopathology confirmed the presence of replacement fibrosis and muscle contracture within the sartorius muscle.
  • Surgical excision of the contracted sartorius muscle was performed.

Implications:

  • Surgical intervention for sartorius muscle contracture can lead to complete resolution of lameness in dogs.
  • This case highlights the importance of considering muscle contracture in the differential diagnosis of chronic canine lameness.

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