RE: quadriceps contracture

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One might be able to modify the neurologic misinformation that caused the tissues to respond inappropriately through chiropractic and acupuncture; and find better compensatory mechanisms and turn them on. Not all critters respond to such an injury with this contraction. It's good to try to find out what caused this, and it's not always a local cause!!Judith M. Shoemaker, DVMAlways Helpful Veterinary Services305 Nottingham RoadNottingham, PA 19362ph fax info@... www.judithshoemaker.com

To: VetRehab From: drloridvm@...Date: Sat, 12 Jul 2008 17:46:45 -0400Subject: Re: quadriceps contracture

unfortunately there is no fix for this condition. Contracture will not resolve. quadriceps contracture

I am seeing a rescued puppy (unknown age) who had an old femoral fracture with dislocation of the femoral head and displacement of the patella.. All were surgically fixed and it was noted at time of surgery that the quads were contractured. Seriously contractured. I believe the surgeon tried to break some of it down but now that I am working with the puppy after surgery, it feels as hard as a rock. I am do deep cross friction and laser therapy. I do not have an ultrasound. Since it is only 4 days post-op, I am hesitant to use heat as the incision is close by and we still have some post op swelling... Any suggestions??? Thanks so much! felicity

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