Laterally luxating patella in a goat
Baron, R.J.
Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association 191(11): 1471-1472
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0003-1488 PMID: 3693000 Document Number: 287781
A laterally luxating patella causing progressively worsening hind limb lameness was discovered in an 18-month-old cross-bred goat. The luxation was believed to be congenital in origin. Surgical correction was accomplished via subchondral trochlear sulcoplasty, capsular imbrication, and lateral relieving desmotomy. Surgical correction of an unusual orthopedic problem in goats can be accomplished by use of routine canine orthopedic techniques.