Luxation/Subluxation

These results demonstrate lower construct strength of the Pin-TBW construct.

The use of 3D-GDT improves accuracy of sacral drilling compared with FHDT in canine cadavers.

The more proximal position of the patellar ligament insertion will also affect the risk of recurrence of MPL.

Hypoplasia of the cranial and middle compartment of the distal femur was the primary morphological abnormality.

Comparable results are expected using UHMWPE or nylon.

Despite being one of the most commonly diagnosed causes of canine hind limb lameness, the pathogenesis of medial patellar luxation remains incompletely understood.

The authors also offer practical guidance based on their own clinical experience.

Arthroscopic BT release could be considered a viable treatment option for BTL in dogs.

Surgical treatment resulted in resolution of the PL and neutral stifle alignment.

Dogs of any body condition with a traumatic coxofemoral luxation are at lowest risk for reluxation.