Congenital Unilateral Lateral Patellar Luxation in A Lamb

Year 2021, Volume: 1 Issue: 1, 18 - 21, 31.12.2021

Ferda Turgut

Abstract

In this case, the clinical and radiographic findings of a lamb with congenital and unilateral patellar luxation, together with its surgical treatment, are presented. A 15-day-old lamb was presented with complaints of weakness and lameness in the right hind leg. The radiographic and orthopaedic examination revealed a unilateral 3rd degree patella luxation. The patella was repositioned by performing medial imbrication and lateral release procedures. Following the surgery, the leg was fixed with a bandage for 10 days. Five weeks after the operation, the animal was able to use its feet normally. In conclusion, lateral release and medial imbrication may be sufficient for the treatment of lateral patellar luxation in lambs.

Keywords

Congenital, Lamb, Lateral, Luxation, Patella

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