Developmental Lateral Patellar Luxation in Standardbred Yearlings: Understanding the Condition

Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology 2026

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Authors: Andrea Bertuglia, Federica Cantatore, Marcello Pallante, Luca Manassero, Lara Bergamini, Barbara Riccio, Eleonora Pagliara
DOI: 10.1055/a-2780-6203
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References: 18

Abstract

To report the incidence, and clinical and pathological findings of developmental lateral patellar luxation in Standardbred yearlings diagnosed with femoropatellar dysplasia (FPD) and demonstrate that osteochondral lesions in the lateral trochlear ridge (LTR) of the femur observed in the affected horses are osteochondral lesions related to patellar maltracking.Retrospective case series. Medical records were retrospectively reviewed for Standardbreds

Fields of Study & Subjects

Veterinary Equine Medical Research Veterinary Orthopedics and Neurology Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies

Publication details

Journal / source
Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Publication date
15 January 2026
Language
EN