[Pectineus myectomy, tenotomy of the iliopsoas and neurectomy of the joint capsule as symptomatic therapy for coxarthrosis of the dog].

Abduction and extension of the hip is reduced and painful in patients with coxarthrosis. Contracture of the pectineus and iliopsoas muscles restricts the abduction and extension of the hip, respectively. Pectineus myectomy and tenotomy of the iliopsoas muscle result in clinical improvements. This symptomatic therapy is relatively simple, with minimal invasion. Clinical results are satisfactory.