Surgical treatment of grade IV patellar luxation in the neoambulatory dog.
A wire-suture method was used for correcting grade IV medial and lateral luxations of the patella. In seven operated stifles, the method resulted in a normal gait and minimal valgus and varus deformity of the distal femur and proximal tibia.
D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000151:congenital / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D005684:Gait; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000151:congenital / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices / Q000662:veterinary; D010329:Patella / Q000293:injuries*; D013536:Suture Techniques / Q000662:veterinary