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What is Patellar luxation in Dogs?

Patellar luxation is one of the most common orthopedic problems in dogs. The patella, or kneecap, normally rides in a groove (trochlear groove) within the femur (thigh bone) of the knee. But in some dogs the patella can slip out of this groove, usually when the knee is flexed, causing varying degrees of lameness.

In the majority of cases, the kneecap ends up displaced toward the midline of the…