title: Clinical results of single-session bilateral medial patellar luxation repair in 26 small breed dogs.
abstract: Medical records of 26 small breed dogs treated with single-session bilateral medial patellar luxation repair were reviewed. Excluding dogs with complications associated with cranial cruciate ligament disease, 20/21 dogs with long-term follow-up achieved a complete or acceptable clinical recovery. The complication rate was not increased compared to that previously reported for unilateral patellar luxation repair.
authors.affiliation: Department of Small Animal Surgery, University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Medical Center, 1365 Gortner Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota 55108, USA.
authors.forename: Daniel G
authors.initials: DG
authors.lastname: Balogh
authors.affiliation: Department of Small Animal Surgery, University of Minnesota, College of Veterinary Medicine Veterinary Medical Center, 1365 Gortner Avenue, St. Paul, Minnesota 55108, USA.
authors.forename: Betty
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Kramek
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D016118:Anterior Cruciate Ligament / Q000601:surgery; D000070598:Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injuries / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D031222:Patellar Dislocation / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000662:veterinary; D012421:Rupture / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary; D016896:Treatment Outcome