| Luxating patella | |
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| Other names | Trick knee, subluxation of patella, floating patella, floating kneecap |
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| Patellar luxation on radiograph: Left before, right after reduction; after reduction, the patella is still displaced. | |
| Specialty | Orthopedics |
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.[1]
Patellar luxation is a common condition in dogs, particularly small and miniature breeds.[2] The condition usually becomes evident between the ages of 4 and 6 months. It can occur in cats, as well, especially domestic short-haired cats.[3]
There have been several reports of patella luxation in other species such as miniature pigs, alpacas, llamas, cattle and goats.[4]
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