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Patella
Breed: Pyrenean Mountain Dog
Breeds in this Condition
Breeds
Condition
Patella
Synonym
Knee cap,Kniescheibe,Rotule,Patella, Polvilumpio,Patella (knieschijf)
Condition Description
Patellar luxation occasionally results from a traumatic injury to the knee, causing sudden severe lameness of the limb. However, the precise cause remains unclear in the majority of dogs but is likely multifactorial.
Specific Condition(s)
Patella; Patella luxation
Test Types(s)
radiograph; palpation; clinical exam
Type
Condition; Disease/ disorder
System
musculoskeletal
Anatomic Location
knee
HSP Test-Specific Data
Finnish Pyrenean Mountain Dog Association
HSP
HSP Name 2
Suomen Pyreneläiset ry
Breed
Condition
Specific Condition[s]
Patella; Patella luxation
Specific test type(s)
manual palpation
Required Comment
-
Recommended
Recommended Comment
-
Recognized Comment
-
Date
02/03/2023 07:37 PM
Country
Finland
Country code
FI
Additional Information