Congenital Unilateral Patellar Luxation and Its Correction by Wedge Resection Sulcoplasty and Tibial Tuberosity Transpositionin Adog – a Case Report
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: A 3 year old Spitz- Pomeranian mixed breed was presented with a history of bilateral hind limb lameness and walking in abnormal gait since birth. Radiographic diagnosis revealed bilateral lateral luxation of patella with deformity of both stifles. Surgical correction of congenital deformity was done on right hind limb using the technique of trochlear wedge resection sulcoplasty (TWRS) and transposition of tibial tuberosity (TT) which showed normal weight bearing and good functional outcome on 50th post-operative day.
Authors: R. Ramesh, S. Hamsa Yamini, P. Selvaraj
Institution: Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University
Language: English
Subfield: Small Animals
Field: Veterinary
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4402940745