13/05/2026
🐾 Silly billy Kaia 🐾
Kaia was referred to by the fabulous team at Takurua Vets. She presented with an intermittent left hindlimb lameness that worsened after rest and longer walks. Despite staying bright and active, subtle signs like uneven sitting and weight shifting suggested something more significant was going on.
This patient underwent a complex corrective surgery for a medial patellar luxation (MPL) and partial cranial cruciate ligament (CrCL) tear, including:
🦴 Distal femoral osteotomy (DFO)
🦴 Trochleoplasty
🦴 Modified TPLO
Intra-operatively, a partial CrCL tear and significant patellar instability were confirmed. Advanced planning allowed correction of limb alignment, improved patellar tracking, and stabilisation of the stifle.
Post-operative radiographs showed excellent implant placement and patellar alignment, with physiotherapy planned to get underway to support recovery and return to function 🐕
This case is a great reminder that ongoing “on-and-off” limping is often more than just a minor strain, and early investigation can make a big difference to long-term comfort and mobility 🖤
