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| The most common area of injury is at the '''musculotendinous junction''', but it can occur anywhere from origin to insertion. | | The most common area of injury is at the '''musculotendinous junction''', but it can occur anywhere from origin to insertion. |
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− | '''Ultrasound''' may be useful in diagnosing grade II and III injuries. | + | '''Ultrasound''' may be useful in diagnosing grade II and III injuries. Grade IV injuries should be more obvious. |
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− | Grade IV injuries should be more obvious. | |
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| ==Treatment== | | ==Treatment== |
− | Strains are treated with '''ice and NSAIDs''' the first 1-2 days, '''rest''' for 1-3 weeks and progressive '''physical therapy'''. | + | Strains are treated with '''ice and [[NSAIDs]]''' the first 1-2 days, '''rest''' for 1-3 weeks and progressive '''physical therapy'''. |
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| '''Grade III and IV''' injuries may benefit from '''haematoma removal, surgical debridement and closure''' if the ends of the muscle can be maintained in apposition. | | '''Grade III and IV''' injuries may benefit from '''haematoma removal, surgical debridement and closure''' if the ends of the muscle can be maintained in apposition. |
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| The suture must '''engage the tendinous tissue''' in and around the muscle to give it strength. | | The suture must '''engage the tendinous tissue''' in and around the muscle to give it strength. |
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− | Suture material commonly used is PDS or poylglycolic acid. | + | [[Suture Materials and Patterns|Suture material]] commonly used is PDS or polyglycolic acid. |
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| {{Learning | | {{Learning |
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| Slatter, D. (2002) '''Textbook of small animal surgery''' ''Elsevier Health Sciences'' | | Slatter, D. (2002) '''Textbook of small animal surgery''' ''Elsevier Health Sciences'' |
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− | [[Category:To Do - Helen]] | + | |
− | [[Category:To Do - Review]] | + | {{review}} |
| + | [[Category:Musculoskeletal Diseases - Cat]] |
| + | [[Category:Musculoskeletal Diseases - Dog]] |
| + | [[Category:Muscles - Degenerative Pathology]] |
| + | [[Category:Expert Review]] |