Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Rotatory patella dislocation causing sudden limping in young dogs
By Gee, M et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1996·Santa Fe Pet Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Rotatory intra-articular dislocation of the patella in two dogs.
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- dog
Plain-English summary
Two young puppies, one 8 weeks old and the other 13 weeks old, were brought to the vet because they were limping suddenly. After examining them and taking X-rays, the vet found that their kneecaps (patellas) were dislocated. The vet performed surgery to put the kneecaps back in place and secured them with wire. After some time, follow-up X-rays showed that the kneecaps were healing properly, although there was some mineral buildup around them. Both puppies were expected to recover well after treatment.
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Abstract
Two young (8 and 13 week old) dogs were referred for evaluation of acute lameness. Physical examination, radiography, and surgical exploration of their stifles confirmed rotatory intra-articular dislocations of the patella. The dislocated patellas were stabilized with wire into their anatomically correct positions and allowed to heal. Follow-up radiography revealed patellar elongation attributable to excessive peripatellar mineralization. Patellar orientation, as evident on radiographs obtained after trauma, may indicate whether closed or open reduction of these injuries is necessary.
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