Lateral patellar luxation in nine small breed dogs

Area of Science:

• Veterinary Surgery
• Orthopedics
• Canine Patellar Luxation

Background:

• Lateral patella luxation is a common orthopedic condition in small breed dogs.
• Accurate diagnosis and classification are crucial for effective treatment planning.
• Surgical intervention is often required for successful management.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the clinical features, management, and outcomes of lateral patella luxation in small breed dogs.
• To evaluate the efficacy of combined surgical techniques for treating this condition.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective study of nine small breed dogs with lateral patella luxation (January 2010 - December 2014).
• Classification based on breed, age, sex, weight, luxation grade, laterality, and concurrent cranial cruciate ligament lesions.
• Surgical correction involved tibial tuberosity transposition and soft tissue procedures, with optional condroplasty or trochleoplasty.

Main Results:

• All nine dogs underwent successful surgical correction.
• The surgical management resulted in a positive outcome with a low complication rate.
• Managed complications demonstrated a high success rate.

Conclusions:

• Combined surgical techniques, including tibial tuberosity transposition and soft tissue repair, are effective for treating lateral patella luxation in small breed dogs.
• The described surgical approach offers a high success rate with manageable complications.