Luxation of patella
저자: Toka Zaghloul
1. Upper fixation
1.1. It is a pathological condition of stifle in which medial patellar ligament become over tracheal ridge
1.2. Caused by: straight hind limb Over scratching Loss of muscle tone Higher Uneven hoof Hormonal distributance Secondary to CNS disease Common in horse
1.3. Signs: Locked hind limb (temporary,permanent) Limb extended caudally Difficult backing Foot dragging
1.4. Treatment : Injection of counterirritant Medial patellar lig-spilliting MPD
2. Medial luxation
2.1. Not common in Dog
3. Lateral luxation
3.1. Not common in Sheep