An Overview of Patellar Luxation: Diagnosis and Treatment

Nicci Meadows BVetMed CertAVP (GSAS) MRCVS

Nicci Meadows BVetMed CertAVP (GSAS) MRCVS graduated from the Royal Veterinary College in 2006 and spent six years in general small animal practice before becoming an RCVS Recognised Advanced Practitioner in 2013 having completed her RCVS Small Animal Surgery certificate. 

Nicci has worked as a Peripatetic Orthopaedic surgeon since 2015 providing an in-house referral service to primary care practices. During this time, Nicci has also provided locum Orthopaedic surgeon cover for a number of large specialist referral hospitals including Liverpool University Small Animal Teaching Hospital.

This webinar will be conducted via Zoom and CPD certificates will be issued to all those who attend live. The session will be approximately 90 minutes and will include the opportunity for Q&A.

This webinar will give an overview of the topic of Patellar Luxation and will cover:

• Pathophysiology of Patellar Luxation
• Pre-operative Assessment
• Surgical Treatment Options
• Wedge or Block Trochlear Sulcoplasty
• Tibial Tuberosity Transposition (TTT)
• Suggested Surgical Equipment
• Post Surgical Considerations
• Complications
• Case Studies