Summary
Traumatic patellar fracture in cats mainly occurred in male neutered cats with an
average age of four years, six months and a mean weight of 4.8 kg. Patellar fractures
were concurrent with long bone fractures and cruciate ligament rupture or occurred
after gunshot. The patella luxated medially or laterally in four cats. Fracture fragments
were usually small, either from the proximal pole (base) or distal pole (apex) or
longitudinal fragments. Treatment was by fragment excision when the fragment was small
or by reconstruction with pins and wires when fractures were comminuted. The outcome
in six cats was reported as ′good′ to ′normal′ and three cats were ′improving′ or
had ′mild′ intermittent lameness at the last follow up.
Keywords
Patella - Cat - fracture - trauma - polar - patella luxation
