Reparo de ruptura crônica do ligamento patelar em um felino

Abstract

We report the case of a feline, mixed breed, eight months old and 3.6 kg, complaining of complete functional impotence of the left pelvic limb after trauma. The patient had an enlarged volume in the region of the femorotibiopatellar joint, pain on palpation and patellar instability. The diagnosis of rupture of the patellar ligament was made based on the results of the orthopedic examination, together with radiographic and ultrasound examination of the knee. The method used to repair the lesion was the suture in eight with tetrafluorocarbon thread associated with a simple interrupted suture to approximate the ligament edges, with the objective of promoting the return of functionality and limb support. During a 30-day postoperative reassessment, the patient already showed significant improvement, with complete functional activity of the limb, absence of pain and lameness.