Comparison of complication rates of unilateral, staged bilateral, and single-session bilateral surgery for the treatment of bilateral medial patellar luxation in dogs.
PubMed ID
28042153
Abstract
This retrospective study compared complication rates in 93 client-owned dogs (119 stifles) undergoing single-session bilateral, staged bilateral, or unilateral surgery for bilateral medial patellar luxation. Clinical characteristics and complication rates were compared and risk factors for major complications were explored. Sixty-five dogs had unilateral, 16 staged bilateral and 11 single-session bilateral surgery. Complications occurred in 28/119 stifles (24%), 11 (9%) of which required revision surgery. Patellar reluxation occurred in 7/119 (6%) stifles, with no revision required. There was no significant association between timing of surgery and incidence of complications. In dogs < 10 kg with bilateral medial patellar luxation, single-session bilateral surgery is a feasible treatment option with a complication rate comparable to staged bilateral or unilateral medial patellar luxation surgery.
Date Issued
2017-01
Publication Type
Article
Subject(s)
Language(s)
en
Author(s)
Fullagar, Bronwyn A | |
Rajala-Schultz, Päivi |
Additional Credits
Journal
Canadian veterinary journal - Revue vétérinaire canadienne
Publisher
Canadian Veterinary Medical Association
ISSN
0008-5286
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