Presentation Photo courtesy Kendra Freeman Eight-year-old FS German short-haired pointer presents for three-week history of this partial plantigrade stance with the digits flexed in a claw-like position. There is palpable swelling above the calcaneus. 1) Which of the following is not a component of the common calcaneal tendon? a) Gastrocnemius tendon b) Superficial digital flexor tendon c) Biceps femoris muscle d) Gracilis muscle e) Semitentinosus muscle f) Deep digital flexor tendon 2) This patient has a partial rupture of the common calcaneal tendon. Based on the patient’s stance, which component remains intact? a) Gastrocnemius tendon b) Superficial digital flexor tendon c) Gracilis muscle d) Biceps femoris muscle 3) The preferred treatment is: a) Placement of a splint bandage b) Suture of the tendon(s) c) Suture of the tendon(s) and splint bandage placement Check your answers on page 2.
