Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Fracture of the lateral trochlear ridge after surgical stabilisation of medial patellar luxation.
- Journal:
- Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T
- Year:
- 2010
- Authors:
- Chase, D & Farrell, M
- Affiliation:
- Glasgow University Veterinary School · United Kingdom
- Species:
- dog
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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