Decision Making in the Treatment of Canine Medial Patellar Luxation
Decision Making in the Treatment of Canine Medial Patellar Luxation
Decision Making in the Treatment of Canine Medial Patellar Luxation
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Wheat Ridge<br />
Veter<strong>in</strong>ary Specialists<br />
EXPERTISE YOU CAN TRUST.<br />
S<strong>of</strong>t-tissue Balance - Release<br />
Palpation <strong>of</strong> medial jo<strong>in</strong>t <br />
capsule<br />
Aggressive medial release <br />
(jo<strong>in</strong>t capsule, ret<strong>in</strong>aculum)<br />
Avoid parapatellar cartilage <br />
(6-‐8 mm medial to border <strong>of</strong> <br />
patella)<br />
Proximodistal borders <br />
animal dependent<br />
Mobilize entire quadriceps <br />
as needed<br />
Leave open if necessary<br />
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Tuesday, September 24, 13
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