Bilateral patellar ligament rupture in a dog

A 3-years old male Doberman is refered in Maisons-Alfort Veterinary Teachin g Hospital for a posterior paresis which appeared suddenly. The clinical an d radiological examinations conclude to bilateral patellar ligament rupture . Lesions are treated surgically by a Bunnell suture reinforced by a fascia lata graft and a neutralization wire. Clinical features of this disease ar e exposed, as are its diagnosis and treatment. Respect of the techniques of ligaments' sutures warrant a good postoperative result and limit complicat ions.