Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgery for kneecap dislocation in dogs using a special bone plate
By Onis, David et al.·Published in Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T·2023·AniCura Dierenziekenhuis Drechtstreek, Netherlands·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Evaluation of Surgical Technique and Clinical Results of a Procedure-Specific Fixation Method for Tibial Tuberosity Transposition in Dogs: 37 Cases.
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Plain-English summary
A group of dogs with medial patellar luxation (MPL), a condition where the kneecap slips out of place, underwent a specific surgical procedure called tibial tuberosity transposition (TTT) using a new fixation method. The surgery was successful for dogs of various sizes, and while some experienced minor complications, the overall outcomes were good or excellent for all the dogs. Importantly, there were no serious issues related to the implants used in the surgery. This technique appears to be a safe and effective option for treating MPL in dogs.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE:  The aim of this study was to describe the use of a procedure-specific fixation method for tibial tuberosity transposition and report clinical outcome. STUDY DESIGN:  This is a multi-institutional case series, evaluating 37 cases that were treated surgically for medial patellar luxation (MPL) and in which the tibial tuberosity transposition (TTT) was performed using the Rapid Luxation Plating System (RLPS). Surgical technique, implants, clinical outcome, and complications are reported. RESULTS:  Surgery was successfully performed in dogs weighing 2.5 to 36.2 kg. Postoperative minor complications occurred in 13 cases (35%) and major complications occurred in 3 cases (8%). No implant-related complications or tibial tuberosity avulsions or fractures were seen. Outcome related to surgery was good or excellent in all cases. CONCLUSION:  The RLPS for TTT provides a feasible technique in a large range of patients with MPL and lowers the occurrence of implant-related complications and tibial tuberosity avulsion or fracture.
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