Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dog fractured lateral trochlear ridge after patellar luxation surgery
By Chase, D & Farrell, M·Published in Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T·2010·Glasgow University Veterinary School, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Fracture of the lateral trochlear ridge after surgical stabilisation of medial patellar luxation.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog developed a fracture in the knee area after surgery to fix a dislocated kneecap (medial patellar luxation). This complication happened following a specific surgical procedure meant to stabilize the knee. The report highlights that this type of fracture after such surgery is rare and hasn't been documented before. The dog’s recovery details and treatment outcomes were not specified, but it emphasizes the importance of monitoring for complications after surgery.
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Abstract
This report details the management of a dog with a fracture of the lateral trochlear ridge, which occurred as a postoperative complication following trochlear block recession and tibial tuberosity transposition for treatment of medial patellar luxation. To the authors' knowledge, this complication has not been previously reported.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20422125/