Lateral patellar luxation in miniature horses

Vet Surg. 1993 Jul-Aug;22(4):293-7. doi: 10.1111/j.1532-950x.1993.tb00401.x.

Abstract

Bilateral luxation of the patella in four Miniature Horses was corrected by a lateral release incision and medial imbrication of the parapatellar fascia to the tendon of the sartorius muscle. Before surgery, the four horses had a grade 3 to 4 lateral patellar luxation bilaterally and had difficulty walking. Trochlear ridge hypoplasia was evident on radiographs in each horse. Follow-up information varied from 11 months to 4 years after surgery. Three horses had no patellar luxation or lameness. The other horse had a normal right stifle, but patellar luxation (grade 3) had recurred on the left.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Female
  • Horse Diseases / surgery*
  • Horses
  • Joint Diseases / surgery
  • Joint Diseases / veterinary
  • Joint Dislocations / diagnostic imaging
  • Joint Dislocations / surgery
  • Joint Dislocations / veterinary*
  • Male
  • Patella* / diagnostic imaging
  • Radiography
  • Stifle / diagnostic imaging
  • Stifle / surgery*
  • Tendons / surgery