Luxation/Subluxation

Comparable results are expected using UHMWPE or nylon.

Despite being one of the most commonly diagnosed causes of canine hind limb lameness, the pathogenesis of medial patellar luxation remains incompletely understood.

The authors also offer practical guidance based on their own clinical experience.

Arthroscopic BT release could be considered a viable treatment option for BTL in dogs.

Surgical treatment resulted in resolution of the PL and neutral stifle alignment.

Dogs of any body condition with a traumatic coxofemoral luxation are at lowest risk for reluxation.

Surgical reduction of a luxation of the triceps brachii tendon in a dog resolved lameness.

Reconstruction of the FPJ is important for recovery of limb function.

Reluxation rate increased with duration from injury.

There are limited reports describing metatarsophalangeal luxations in cats.