Tibial Neurectomy in Spastic Paresis

Question 1

T/F: this is a very common method

Answer 1

F

Question 2

indication

Answer 2

Spastic Paresis – to correct
lameness and salvage calf (usually from 3.5
mos.) for food

Question 3

2 muscles in a state of contraction

Answer 3

Gastrocnemius & superficial flexor muscles

Question 4

what technique may be used

Answer 4

tenotomy

Question 5

complete tenotomy of what muscle

Answer 5

gastrocnemius

Question 6

partial tenotomy of what muscle

Answer 6

superficial flexor tendons

Question 7

most favored procedure

Answer 7

Neurectomy

Question 8

denervate the gastrocnemius
and half of the superficial digital flexor muscles

Answer 8

neurectomy

Question 9

anesthesia used (2 answers)

Answer 9

Tranquilization and lumbosacral or epidural
anesthesia

Question 10

20-25-cm skin incision – on the ____ aspect
of the thigh

Answer 10

posteriolateral

Question 11

what are the 2 sciatic nerve branches supplying the gastrocnemius

Answer 11

tibial nerve,
common peroneal nerve

Question 12

2 ways to be able to see the target muscles:

Answer 12

transect the 2 portions of the
biceps femoris muscle,

separate biceps femoris & semimembranosus
mm

Question 13

suture material and pattern used for skin closure

Answer 13

interrupted nonabsorbable sutures

Question 14

What could result if the nerve is hit

Answer 14

Neuroma

Question 15

Post-op

Answer 15

restricted to a small area for 3 wks.