Patellar Luxation

Question 1

What are the two forms of Patellar Luxation?

Answer 1

Medial and Lateral

Question 2

Which form of Patellar Luxation occurs early in life and is usually not trauma related?

Answer 2

Medial

Question 3

What form of Patellar Luxation is seen mostly in Large and Giant breed dogs?

Answer 3

Lateral

Question 4

Which form of Patellar Luxation is usually a result of Congenital Anatomic Deformities and accounts for 75-80 percent of cases?

Answer 4

Medial

Question 5

Which form of Patellar Luxation is usually Bilateral and results in a “cow-hocked gait”

Answer 5

Lateral

Question 6

Which form of Patellar Luxation is affected by Hip Dysplasia and Medial Rotation of the Femur?

Answer 6

Lateral

Question 7

Which form of Patellar Luxation causes the foot to twist laterally when weight bearing?

Answer 7

Lateral

Question 8

What is Patellar Luxation?

Answer 8

Dislocation of the Patella

Question 8

Patellar Luxation is mechanical and not usually painful, how is it diagnosed? 3

Answer 8

1. Radiographs
2. Palpation
3. Grading system (rating)

Question 9

Patellar Luxation treatment?

Answer 9

Surgical- soft tissue or bone reconstruction