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Surgical treatment of a bilateral patellar fracture in a young adult dog
Author(s) -
Cabon Quentin,
Cachon Thibaut
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
veterinary record case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.165
H-Index - 4
ISSN - 2052-6121
DOI - 10.1136/vetreccr-2016-000312
Subject(s) - medicine , patella fracture , presentation (obstetrics) , surgery , radiography , bone healing , patella
A 15‐month‐old female Belgian Malinois presented with an inability to ambulate on its pelvic limbs after running away. Orthopaedic examination revealed painful stifles, crepitus and a bilateral lack of patellar continuity. Radiographs confirmed bilateral patellar fractures showing a similar fracture pattern on both sides, with three parts divided in the shape of a ‘Y’. Surgical treatment consisted of fracture stabilisation using pins and wires protected by a tibio‐patellar prosthesis and type Ia external fixator. Bone healing occurred and a satisfactory level of function was observed at long‐term follow‐up. This report describes the original presentation of bilateral patellar fractures in a dog. The bilateral presentation and similar fracture pattern on both sides potentially support the notion that failure of the patellar secondary ossification centres to unite caused fragility of both patellae.