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Both dogs presented with hindlimb lameness and partial plantigrade stance secondary to a subtotal injury of the lateral myotendinous gastrocnemius, and were treated without primary tenorrhaphy. Internal stabilization was achieved by placing polypropylene tape (B\u00fchner\u2019s tape) between the tibial tuberosity and the calcaneus, acting as a flexion-limiting device. A clinical, radiographic, and ultrasonographic follow-up was carried out for 5\u20139 months. Both dogs showed progressive clinical improvement with restoration of near-normal tarsal angles. Ultrasonography demonstrated progressive healing with fibrous tissue bridging the myotendinous junction. No major complications or radiographic signs of osteoarthrosis were observed. 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