#Kite shield series#

#Kite shield series#

K-wedge recession trochleoplasty was successful in treating MPL in a series of toy-breed dogs and offers an alternate to other trochlear recession techniques. All dogs had a reduction in MPL grade and improvement in lameness postoperative. The osteophyte score was significantly higher at 12 months postoperative than preoperative. To help compensate for the additional weight, kite shields are fitted with straps through which the arm is secured, rather than being held only by a handle behind the central boss. The TD and the ratio of proximal TD to patella thickness increased significantly immediately postoperative and remained increased at 1 and 12 months postoperative. A kite shield, also known as a teardrop shield, is a heavier variant of the classic round shield, extending downward into a point at the base.

Categories Categories: Medium Shields Community content is available under CC-BY-SA. Lameness scores and MPL grade were also recorded. Kite Shield is a melee armament found in Elden Ring. The TD, the ratio of the proximal TD to patella thickness, and the presence of osteophytes were determined from computed tomography images taken pre-, and 1 and 12 months postoperative. Seven toy-breed dogs (<5 kg) with uni- or bilateral grades II-IV MPL (10 stifles).Ī K-wedge recession trochleoplasty was performed in all dogs in combination with other surgical procedures as treatment for MPL. To document the trochlear depth (TD) and clinical outcome after kite shield-shaped wedge (K-wedge) recession trochleoplasty in toy-breed dogs with medial patellar luxation (MPL).