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Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association 40:321-330 (2004)
© 2004 American Animal Hospital Association

Case Report

Arthroscopic Release of the Medial Femoropatellar Ligament for Canine Medial Patellar Luxation

John M. Bevan, DVM and Robert A. Taylor, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS

From the Alameda East Veterinary Hospital, 9870 East Alameda Avenue, Denver, Colorado 80247.

Five dogs of varying breeds and ages were presented for evaluation of medial patellar luxation that was unresponsive to conservative treatment. Arthroscopy of each affected stifle was performed, and adequacy of the femoral trochlea and patellar tracking in the trochlea were assessed. Medial femoropatellar ligament release was then performed using a bipolar radiofrequency electrosurgical system with or without a tibial tuberosity transposition. The procedure resulted in good to excellent outcomes for four dogs and a fair outcome for a fifth dog.






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