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.

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