Augmented primary repair of patellar ligament rupture in three dogs

M. E. H. Smith; J. J. de Haan; J. Peck; S. N. Madden

doi:10.1055/s-0038-1632652

Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Inhaltsverzeichnis

Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2000; 13(03): 154-157
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1632652

Case Report

Schattauer GmbH

Augmented primary repair of patellar ligament rupture in three dogs

M. E. H. Smith

¹From Affiliated Veterinary Specialists P. A., Winter Park, Florida, USA

,

J. J. de Haan

¹From Affiliated Veterinary Specialists P. A., Winter Park, Florida, USA

,

J. Peck

¹From Affiliated Veterinary Specialists P. A., Winter Park, Florida, USA

,

S. N. Madden

¹From Affiliated Veterinary Specialists P. A., Winter Park, Florida, USA

› Institutsangaben

Abstract

Treatment of unilateral patellar ligament rupture resulting from laceration is described in three large dogs. Surgical repair involved debridement and suturing of the ligament ends. Augmentation was provided with encircling loops of 27 kg test monofilament nylon passed through transverse holes drilled in the patella and proximal tibial tuberosity. All of the dogs returned to a pre-injury level of activity without any lameness being observed when they were reevaluated five to 24 months after their operation. The method described is a useful technique for repair of patellar ligament rupture that produced excellent and enduring results in these cases.

Keywords

Patellar ligament rupture - surgical repair - dog

Volltext

Referenzen

REFERENCES
1 Aaron DN, Selcer BA, Smith JD. Autogenous Tensor Fascia Lata Graft Replacement of the Patellar Ligament in a Dog. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 1997; 10: 141-5.
2 Bloomberg MS, Parker RB. Chronic Lameness in the Dog Due to Delayed Diagnosis of Disruption of the Patellar Ligament. J Amer An Hosp Assoc 1984; 20: 899-904.
3 Culvenor JA. Fascia Lata Flap to Reinforce Repair of Patella Ligament Injuries in the Dog and Cat. J Small Anim Pract 1988; 29: 559-63.
4 de Haan JJ, Goring RL, Renberg C, Bertrand S. Modified Transarticular External Skeletal Fixation for Support of Achilles Tenorrhaphy in Four Dogs. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatal 1995; 08: 32-5.
5 Fu FH, Harner CD, Johnson DL, Miller MD, Woo SL. Biomechanics of Knee Ligaments. J Bone & Joint Surg 1993; 75: 1716-25.
6 Gilmore DR. Patellar Ligament Rupture in a Dog. JAVMA 1983; 183: 228-9.
7 Glabbeek FY, Groof ED, Boghemans J. Bilateral Patellar Tendon Rupture: Case Report and Literature Review. J of Trauma 1992; 33: 790-1.
8 Hsu K, Wang K, Ho W, Hsu RW. Traumatic Patellar Tendon Ruptures: A Follow-up Study of Primary Repair and a Neutralization Wire. J of Trauma 1994; 36: 658-60.
9 Kuechle DK, Stuart MJ. Isolated Ruptures of the Patellar Tendon in Athletes. Amer J of Sports Med 1994; Vol 22: 692-5.
10 Levy M, Goldstein J, Rosner M. A Method of Repair for Quadriceps Tendon or Patellar Ligament (Tendon) Ruptures Without Cast Immobilization. Clin Orthop and Related Research 1987; 218: 297-301.
11 Marder RA, Timmerman LA. Primary Repair of Patellar Tendon Rupture Without Augmentation. Amer J Sports Med 1999; 27: 304-7.
12 McNally PD, Marcelli EA. Achilles Allograft Reconstruction of a Chronic Patellar Tendon Rupture. Arthroscopy: J of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery 1998; 14: 340-4.
13 Morshead D, Leeds EB. Kirschner-Ehmer Apparatus Immobilization Following Achilles Tendon Repair in Six Dogs. Vet Surg 1984; 13, 1: 11-4.
14 Ries RL, Harris LR. Patellar Ligament Avulsion in a Dog. Mod Vet Pract 1982; 969-71.
15 Zanotti RM, Freiberg AA, Matthews LS. Use of Patellar Allograft to Reconstruct a Patellar Tendon-deficient Knee After Total Joint Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 1995; 10: 271-4.