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"...a luxating patella is a kneecap that 'pops out' or moves out of its normal location." What causes a patellar luxation? The kneecap sits underneath a ligament called the patellar ligament. This ligament attaches the large thigh muscles to a point on the center front of the shin bone (tibia).
If you’re a dog owner with toy or miniature breed dogs, some day you’ll probably have to deal with a luxating patella. If that happens, most vets will tell you that surgery is the only solution. But there are lots of natural ways to help your dog with this hereditary problem … without surgery.
Luxating patella in dogs is one of the most common orthopedic conditions, diagnosed in 7 percent of puppies. Learn more about how to treat it here.
A luxating patella happens when the kneecap, or patella, which usually sits snugly in its groove on the femur (the thighbone), decides to shift out of alignment. This misalignment can occur in one or both of their hind legs.
A luxating patella, sometimes called a trick knee, is a condition in which the patella, or kneecap, dislocates or moves out of its normal location. It can be associated with damage to the anterior cruciate ligament .
A dog with a luxating patella has a patella that sometimes pops out of the groove, ‘locking’ the knee and causing pain or instability. This happens because the groove is too shallow, the tendon is too loose, or the angle of the legs isn’t right, putting sideways tension on the patella tendon.
A luxating patella (or patellar luxation) is a common orthopedic problem in which a dog’s kneecap dislocates from the normal position. It’s one of the most common genetic problems affecting dogs; in fact, according to ACVS, patellar luxation is diagnosed in about 7% of puppies and is especially common in smaller breeds.
Patellar luxation occurs when the kneecap slides or pops out of place from the femoral groove when the knee flexes, causing the dislocation. Dogs with patellar luxation tend to have a more shallow femoral groove or a general malalignment of the limb involving the femur, tibia or hip.
The medial luxating patella, commonly called a trick knee, is an extremely common problem in toy-breed dogs. An owner typically notices a little skip in the dog’s step. The dog may even run on three legs, holding one hind leg up, and then miraculously be back on four legs as if nothing has happened.
A luxating patella occurs when a dog's kneecap slides out of the groove in the thighbone. Read our vet's advice on symptoms and treatments of luxating patella.