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Arthroscopic partial patellectomy in a dog.

S R Bright¹, C May

¹Northwest Surgeons, Delamere House, Ashville Point, Sutton Weaver, Cheshire WA7 3FW.

The Journal of Small Animal Practice

|February 8, 2011

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This study details a novel arthroscopic partial patellectomy in a whippet with a non-reconstructable distal patellar fracture. The minimally invasive technique resulted in an excellent clinical outcome and normal exercise levels post-surgery.

Area of Science:

Veterinary Surgery
Orthopedics
Minimally Invasive Techniques

Background:

Sudden-onset pelvic limb lameness in dogs can indicate stifle joint pathology.
Patellar fractures, particularly distal pole fractures, pose surgical challenges in canine stifle injuries.

Observation:

A six-year-old whippet presented with severe right pelvic limb lameness and stifle swelling.
Radiography revealed a non-reconstructable distal patellar fracture (approximately 25% of patellar length).

Findings:

Arthroscopic fracture fragment removal (partial patellectomy) was successfully performed.
The procedure led to an excellent clinical outcome with return to normal exercise at seven months postoperatively.

Implications:

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Arthroscopic partial patellectomy is a viable, minimally invasive surgical option for non-reconstructable distal patellar fractures in dogs.
This technique offers potential for excellent functional recovery in canine stifle injuries.
This report represents the first documented arthroscopic partial patellectomy in veterinary surgery.