A Case study on upward patellar fixation at Gazipur Sadar, Gazipur

Abstract

The study was conducted from 30 September to 12 November, 2009 at Upazilla Veterinary Hospital (UVH), Gazipur Sadar, Gazipur. The efficiency of the medial patellar ligament section technique as a surgical treatment for dorsal patellar fixation in cattle held in lateral recumbence was evaluated in this study. A total of 8 animals, of both sexes, from 3 to 8 years of age, of different breeds, activities and reproductive categories presenting a clinical diagnosis of patellar fixation were observed. A higher predisposition of females (87.5%) compared to males (12.5%).Seven cases were performed under open method of medial patellar desmotomy and rest 2 were performed under blind method of medial patellar desmotomy. All the animals (100%) are recovered from surgery, proving that the technique employed was effective and of simple execution for the treatment of dorsal patellar fixation in bovine