Vol. 9, Issue 6, Part I (2024)

Author(s): P Tamil Mahan, M Praveen Kumar, M Bharathidasan, Shiju Simon and A Arun Prasad

Abstract: A two month old jersey cross bred female calf was presented to the madras veterinary college teaching hospital with anamenesis of crouched hindlimbs with difficulty in walking since birth. Physical parameters were with in the normal range. Clinical examination revealed laterally displaced patella in both the stifle joints. Radiography confirmed lateral luxation of patella with normal trochlear ridges. Laterally displaced patella was fixed on medial side by imbrication technique under Xylazine sedation and spinal anaesthesia. Post-surgery the calf received antibiotic and anti- inflammatory medications with Robert Jones bandage reinforced with splint. The calf recovered successfully and regained normal gait.