Surgical correction of grade III medial patellar luxation in a pet rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus)

摘要

A domestic rabbit was diagnosed with a grade III out of IV medial patellar luxation. A trochlear wedge recession and lateral imbrication were performed to replace and stabilize the patella in the trochlear groove. The rabbit recovered well from anesthesia and was held in strict confinement for 8 weeks after surgery to allow the surgical site to heal. At 8 weeks, the rabbit was deemed healed and released to normal activity. At four postoperative months, the patella was stable and maintained appropriate anatomical positioning. At 27 postoperative months, the joint had normal range of motion and the rabbit had normal activity level. This case report details a successful long-term surgical correction of a medially-luxated patella in a pet rabbit.