A fisioterapia como tratamento conservador para luxação patelar grau III em um cão: revisão bibliográfica e relato de caso, São Luís - MA

Abstract

Patellar dislocation is a common orthopedic condition in veterinary clinics that involves the mobility of the patella in relation to the trochlear groove, it can be congenital or traumatic, affecting more dogs than cats. The main clinical sign observed is lameness or functional impotence of the affected limb. The diagnosis is made through physical examination because the biomechanics of the knee joint allow confirmation of the disease. Auxiliary exams such as radiographic examination, computed tomography, ultrasound, among others, are intended to rule out other joint diseases. Treatment can be done surgically or conservatively depending on individual patient characteristics. The focus of conservative treatment is to stop the clinical signs, eliminating the pain, strengthening the muscles, conserving and maintaining the joint and thus promoting the animal's well-being and quality of life. Taking into account, the present work aims, through a literature review, to present the characteristics of patellar dislocation, the approaches and techniques used in veterinary physiotherapy and report the effectiveness of conservative treatment through a case accompanying. A male Pitbull dog was diagnosed with grade III traumatic patellar dislocation. He was referred to the conversational treatment by the tutor's preference and the result was satisfactory. At the end, the patient resumed his normal physical activities.