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Austral J. Vet. Sci.
Vol 57, e5702 (2025)

Application of a Patient-Specific Saw Guide for Patellar Groove Replacement in a Dog with Medial Patellar Luxation, Osteoarthritis, and Femoral Varus: A Case Report

1 Department of Veterinary Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Jeonbuk National University, Iksan, Republic of Korea.
Keywords: Bone deformity Dog Guide Implant Patellar luxation

Submitted: 2024-10-12

Accepted: 2025-01-14

Published: 2025-03-20

*Corresponding author:
syheo@jbnu.ac.kr

How to Cite

Ko, J. ., Yu, Y. ., Kim, N., & Heo, S. (2025). Application of a Patient-Specific Saw Guide for Patellar Groove Replacement in a Dog with Medial Patellar Luxation, Osteoarthritis, and Femoral Varus: A Case Report. Austral Journal of Veterinary Sciences, 57(1), e5702. https://doi.org/10.4206/ajvs.57.02

Abstract

This case report describes the application of a patient-specific saw guide (PSSG) for patellar groove replacement (PGR) in a dog with severe medial patellar luxation, stifle osteoarthritis, and minor femoral varus deformity. The design, fabrication, and surgical implementation of the PSSG is described, highlighting its feasibility and potential to improve the precision of osteotomy and implant placement in complex orthopedic cases.

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