Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgery outcomes for medial patellar luxation in Pomeranian dogs
By Wangdee, C et al.·Published in Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T·2013·Department of Clinical Sciences of Companion Animals, Netherlands·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Evaluation of surgical treatment of medial patellar luxation in Pomeranian dogs.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 55 Pomeranian dogs with knee problems due to medial patellar luxation (where the kneecap slips out of place) underwent surgery to fix the issue. The surgery involved techniques to reposition the kneecap and improve joint stability. After the procedure, most dogs showed significant improvement in their lameness, with a 100% success rate for those with mild luxation. However, some dogs with more severe cases experienced a recurrence of the problem. Overall, the surgery helped reduce pain and improve mobility for many of the dogs involved.
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Abstract
In a prospective study, the outcome of surgical correction of medial patellar luxation of 70 stifle joints in 55 Pomeranian dogs was evaluated. Trochlear block recession alone was performed in 46 stifle joints, or in combination with tibial tuberosity transposition in 24 stifle joints in cases with grade II, III or IV medial patellar luxation. Additional procedures were performed to restore lateral and medial retinacular function. The recurrence of patellar luxation and the degree of lameness were evaluated up to at least 16 weeks after surgery. The overall recurrence rate was 10%. The outcome of surgery was considered good for grade II luxation with a 100% success rate. Recurrent medial patellar luxation was diagnosed in approximately 11% of dogs with grade III and in 36% of dogs with grade IV luxation. The postoperative lameness score decreased significantly in comparison with the preoperative score at four weeks and thereafter until the end of the study.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23800782/