1. Management of Tendon Disorders in Cattle
David E. Anderson, DVM, MS, André Desrochers, DMV, MS, Guy St. Jean, DMV, MS 
Veterinary Clinics: Food Animal Practice 
Volume 24, Issue 3, Pages (November 2008)
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2. Fig. 1
Flexor tendon contracture in a Holstein calf causing hyperflexion of the metacarpophalangeal joints.
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3. Fig. 2
Flexor tendon contracture causing hyperflexion of the metacarpophalangeal joints treated using an extended-toe block.
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4. Fig. 3
(A) Calf with fetlock contracture caused by disuse of the limb during convalescence from a contralateral limb injury. (B) Hoof toe-extension created using polymethylmecralylate hoof cement. (C) Calf immediately after completion of application of an extended-toe shoe for treatment of fetlock contracture.
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5. Fig. 4
Midmetacarpal flexor tenotomy for treatment of unresponsive fetlock contracture.
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6. Fig. 5
Simultaneous flexion of hock and extension of stifle in a recumbent cow suffering avulsion of the gastrocnemius muscle from its origin on the femur.
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7. Fig. 6
(A) Use of corrective farriery to treat flexor tendon laxity. The corrective shoe being nailed onto the hoof has an extended heel component. (B) Posture of calf standing with corrective shoe. The heel extension from the shoe supports the fetlock while simultaneously keeping the sole and toe region of the digits in contact with the ground.
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