New Technique for Medial Patellar Desmotomy in Cattle and Donkeys - Abstract
A new medial patellar desmotomy technique in cattle and donkeys (Equus acinus) is presented. It has been successfully applied to 20 alive animals. The technique is simple, takes few minutes and easily applicable. In contrast to other techniques designed for medial patellar ligament desmotomy; the present technique is less invasive, the skin at the surgical site is not incised, following certain recommendations; the pericapsular fat and joint capsule are not invaded and the ligament is fully transected in a one-step procedure. Minimal tissue invasiveness limits the infection of the surgical site, minimizes bleeding and decreases their related postoperative consequences. On clinical application; the present approach was feasible, reliable and less time and tool requiring.