Surgical Management of Traumatic Achilles tendon in Female Goat and Cow: A Report

A 16 month-old non-descript female goat and 5 year old cow was brought to Pet Care Clinic and Veterinary dispensary following an accidental injury caused by a knife and sharp objectleading to the sudden onset of complete inability to bear weight on the right and left hind limbin she goat and cow respectively. Achilles tendon, evidenced by abnormal hock angulation and loss of limb support. Surgical correction was undertaken to restore tendon continuity. The cut/ruptured tendon ends were reconstructed using a three-loop pulley suture technique to ensure secure fixation and adequate tensile strength. Postoperative stabilization was accomplished by immobilizing the whole affected hind limb with a plaster of paris cast to ensure ideal healing conditions. Stringent limitations on movement and consistent postoperative care were upheld during the recovery phase. After 35 days, the cast was gently taken off, showing satisfactory tendon recovery without issues. Steady and continual enhancement in locomotor abilities was noted throughout rehabilitation, ultimately leading to full recovery of normal weight-bearing and walking. This clinical case study demonstrates that prompt surgical treatment along with efficient external stabilization and a structured rehabilitation program can result in positive functional results for Achilles tendon injuries in animals