Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Dogs with kneecap dislocation fixed by femur bone surgery and plate
By Roch, S P & Gemmill, T J·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2008·Willows Referral Service, United Kingdom·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Treatment of medial patellar luxation by femoral closing wedge ostectomy using a distal femoral plate in four dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Four dogs with ongoing limping due to medial patellar luxation (a knee problem) underwent surgery to correct the issue after previous treatments failed. The surgery involved reshaping the femur and using a special plate to stabilize the area. After the procedure, all dogs showed improvement, with four out of five cases achieving excellent results. However, one dog continued to limp due to another knee issue, and one case experienced a problem with the surgical implant. Overall, this surgical approach proved effective for treating this specific knee condition in dogs.
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Abstract
This case report describes the treatment of recurrent medial patellar luxation associated with varus deformity of the distal femur by distal femoral ostectomy stabilised using a distal femoral plate. Four dogs (five affected limbs) were included in the study. All cases had received previous surgery for medial patellar luxation but remained significantly lame. All were treated by femoral ostectomy to correct distal femoral varus deformity with application of a distal femoral bone plate. All cases improved following surgery. An excellent outcome was recorded in four of five cases. Lameness persisted in one case despite satisfactory patellar stability as a result of concurrent cranial cruciate ligament deficiency. One case suffered implant failure. Femoral ostectomy is an effective treatment for medial patellar luxation associated with femoral varus deformity. The distal femoral plate provides a convenient method by which to stabilise the ostectomy. Care should be exercised when the 2 mm distal femoral plate is applied.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18005108/