Luxación rotuliana medial bilateral en un canino Boston Terrier. Estudio de caso.

Abstract

A fourteen months old Boston Terrier male canine was presented to the Small Animal Veterinary Clinic of the University of Pamplona with referral for evaluation and surgical correction of patellar dislocation in the left pelvic limb. The patient was admitted with current paraclinical blood counts, biochemical tests for creatinine, urea, ALT and blood glucose, all within normal ranges for the specie. The clinical examination found a patient with normal body condition (3/5), optimal state of hydration, pink mucous membranes, capillary refill time less than 2 seconds, strong pulse, heart rate of 108 Rpm, lymph nodes without alteration, temperature of 38.5 ºC and in a state of alert. On palpation it was possible for the patient to show signs of pain, and bilateral patella dislocation with muscle atrophy was detected. An X-ray was performed in which medial displacement of the patella was observed in both limbs, with a noticeable greater involvement of the left limb. Surgical correction was performed, with satisfactory results and evolution.