Dog Health Issues - Description of Patellar Luxation
The word Luxation originates from the Latin word luxare meaning to dislocate. The dislocation can relate to any anatomical part such as a bone at a joint or the lens of the eye. The two most common problems relating to dogs are Patellar Luxation where the patella, or kneecap, luxates, or pops out of place. The Patellar, or kneecap, is a thick flat, triangular, movable bone that forms the anterior point of the knee and protects the front of the joint. In Lens Luxation the eye lens luxates, or pops out of place.Dog Health Problems - Categories of Patellar Luxation
Patellar luxations fall into several categories: Grade 1 - Medial luxation occurring in toy, miniature, and large breeds Grade 2 - Lateral luxation occurring in toy and miniature breeds Grade 3 - Lateral luxation occurring in large and giant breeds Grade 4 - Trauma induced luxation occurring in various breeds
The categories - Grades 1 - 3 - for Medial or Lateral Luxation are believed to be inherited and are also suspected of being inheritable. Dog Health Problems - Types of Patellar Luxation
Patellar luxation fall into several types: Intermittent patellar luxation Frequent patellar luxation Permanent patellar luxation
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