Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Miniature pig limping from kneecap dislocation fixed by surgery
By Jennifer Høy-Petersen et al.·Published in Frontiers in Veterinary Science·2021·Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, The Norwegian University of Life Sciences, Oslo, Norway, CH·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Case Report: Trochlear Wedge Sulcoplasty, Tibial Tuberosity Transposition, and Lateral Imbrication for Correction of a Traumatic Patellar Luxation in a Miniature Companion Pig: A Case Report and Visual Description
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A 2-year-old Vietnamese Potbellied Pig was brought to the vet for limping on its right back leg, which had been going on for two weeks. The vet found that the pig had a grade 3 patellar luxation, meaning the kneecap was out of place. To fix this, the vet performed surgery that involved repositioning the kneecap and surrounding structures, similar to techniques used for dogs. After surgery, the pig was given pain relief and underwent physical therapy for seven weeks. At the follow-up visit, the pig was walking normally again, and the owners were pleased with the results.
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Abstract
The objective of this case report was to describe successful surgical and post-operative management of a medial patellar luxation in a Vietnamese Potbellied Pig. A two-year old, castrated, Vietnamese Potbellied Pig presented to a veterinary teaching hospital for right pelvic limb lameness of 2 weeks duration. Upon physical examination a grade 3 patellar luxation was diagnosed on the right pelvic limb. Surgical repair included a trochlear wedge sulcoplasty, tibial tuberosity transposition, and lateral imbrication as described for canine patellar luxation. The pig was managed post-operatively with meloxicam and a physical therapy regimen of seven weeks duration. At recheck examination the pig was sound, no complications were observed, and the owners were satisfied with the outcome. As miniature companion pigs, such as Vietnamese Potbellied Pigs are currently increasing in popularity as pets, this case demonstrated that comparative techniques from other veterinary species should be considered when considering a treatment plan for a pig with a medial patellar luxation.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2020.567886