Trochleoplasty in lateral patellar luxation in two calves.
Two Holstein Friesian calves were referred to the Animal Medical Center of Chonbuk National University with severe lameness on the hind limb(s), flexed stifle joint and an inability to walk since birth. Based on the clinical history, clinical findings and radiography of the stifle joint, the cases were diagnosed as grade III lateral patellar luxation (LPL). Trochleoplasty along with medial retinacular reinforcement and lateral release were performed in both calves. The calves recovered 3 to 4 weeks after surgery. Trochleoplasty along with medial retinacular reinforcement and lateral release can be an effective technique for the treatment of LPL in calves.
Kim
Nam-Soo
NS
Department of Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chonbuk National University, Jeonju, Republic of Korea.
Alam
Rafiqul
R
Lee
Jong-Il
JI
Park
Young-Jae
YJ
Choi
In-Hyuk
IH
D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D005269:Femur / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D007794:Lameness, Animal / Q000601:surgery*; D031222:Patellar Dislocation / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D011859:Radiography; D013264:Stifle / Q000601:surgery*