title: Outcome of medial patellar ligament desmoplasty for treatment of intermittent upward fixation of the patella in 24 horses (2005-2012).
abstract: This retrospective study provides long-term results of medial patellar ligament (MPL) desmoplasty in horses with intermittent upward fixation of the patella (UFP) that were treated at a single referral hospital over a 7-year period. Follow-up interviews were conducted with owners, trainers, or referring veterinarians using a standardized questionnaire. Overall, 71% of horses returned to their intended use with only 18% at a higher level. Recurrence of UFP was noted in 33% of cases. Satisfaction with the procedure was generally low, with only 50% of owners being completely satisfied. Further investigation is warranted to determine appropriate medical and/or surgical therapy.
authors.affiliation: Peterson and Smith Equine Hospital, 4747 SW 60th Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34474, USA.
authors.forename: Maggie D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Peitzmeier
authors.affiliation: Peterson and Smith Equine Hospital, 4747 SW 60th Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34474, USA.
authors.forename: Zachary D
authors.initials: ZD
authors.lastname: Koontz
authors.affiliation: Peterson and Smith Equine Hospital, 4747 SW 60th Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34474, USA.
authors.forename: Timothy M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Lynch
authors.affiliation: Peterson and Smith Equine Hospital, 4747 SW 60th Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34474, USA.
authors.forename: Faith E
authors.initials: FE
authors.lastname: Hughes
authors.affiliation: Peterson and Smith Equine Hospital, 4747 SW 60th Avenue, Ocala, Florida 34474, USA.
authors.forename: Donnie E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Slone
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006736:Horses; D008297:Male; D010329:Patella / Q000601:surgery*; D017847:Patellar Ligament / Q000601:surgery*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome