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Fracture of the lateral trochlear ridge after surgical stabilisation of medial patellar luxation

Journal:	Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology (VCOT)
ISSN:	0932-0814
DOI:	http://dx.doi.org/10.3415/VCOT-09-11-0117
Issue:	2010: Issue 3 2010
Pages:	203-208

Fracture of the lateral trochlear ridge after surgical stabilisation of medial patellar luxation

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D. Chase (1), M. Farrell (1)

(1) Glasgow University Veterinary School, Small Animal Teaching Hospital, Glasgow, Scotland

Summary

This report details the management of a dog with a fracture of the lateral trochlear ridge, which occured as a postoperative complication following trochlear block recession and tibial tuberosity transposition for treatment of medial patellar luxation. To the authors’ knowledge, this complication has not been previously reported.

Keywords

patella, fracture, complication, luxation, trochlear

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.3415/VCOT-09-11-0117

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