MPL in Dogs (Medial Patellar Luxation)
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- Опубликовано: 22 ноя 2011
- If you are the owner of a small breed dog that limps or even occasionally holds up a back leg, you should call your veterinarian and have them perform a physical exam. If an MPL is diagnosed, your veterinarian can prescribe the best treatment options for your pet. Medial patella luxation (MPL) is a condition in which the patella (knee-cap) no longer glides within its natural groove (sulcus) in the femur, the upper bone of the knee joint. It becomes displaced to the inside of the joint and can be partial or complete, intermittent or permanent.
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My 16-month old Prague Ratter just had MPL surgery done yesterday where I live in Germany. The diagnosis was grade 3 in her left leg (repaired) and grade 2-3 in the right. Although she didn't appear to be in pain, she would frequently lift the left leg on walks and was not overly excited about jumping up on things. After watching this video, the explanation seems accurate. I would like to add: our vet warned against the danger of cartilage-on-bone friction between the knee cap and bone and likelihood of pre-mature arthritis if left untreated.
Thank you! It was not easy to find anything that actually shows the anatomy of how this “works”!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for educating me on MPL. I now understand what we need to watch for and our options. Big help!
Thank you for this information!
My 5 lb, 18 month old girl was born with MPL. She gets around fine and seemingly without pain however, she has now lost her independence, unable / unwilling to jump on the stairs to get on the couch and bed (MPL becoming worse). Time to get her independence back via Vet and surgery.
Thank you for an exceptionally informative and easily understandable description and demonstration of luxating patella, including the different grades. I now feel much reassured that this a condition which can be treated successfully with surgery.
Thank you! The anatomical model was extremely helpful.
Thank you so much for showing what it actually looks like 👍 so helpful
Glad it was helpful!
My girl was diagnosed just after her first birthday a year a go when she slipped on leaves and then it would pop out on walks after. We had x rays to make sure nothing else was wrong and diagnosed her with bowed legs as well.
I was never told a grade, but we did pain meds and anti-inflammatories for 2 weeks along with potty walks, and no play.
Since then I haven had her knee pop out on any walks or hikes so started learning the basics of agility. Going to be reaching out to our vet again cause she does have an odd side when running, but not like it is posed out.... more just moving her back legs more at the same time.
Thanks!
THANK YOU!
Thank you so much!
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Great video. Simple and to the point. My new English Bulldog puppy was diagnosed with a Grade 1. Of course I'm a little nervous but my vet is an amazing doctor and mirrored your thoughts and diagnosis.
How is your pup doing now, 2 years after you've posted this. My girl is at Stage 1 and is but a pup. Did you have surgery? What measures did you take initially? I would greatly appreciate hearing of your experience and how this progressed/was treated/and how she is doing now.
Ave Guevara Unfortunately I had to put my beautiful bulldog down after two failed prolapsed urethra surgeries. He was only 15 months old.
Thank u
Thanks, good info. My dachshund is having surgery.
I see your post was 7 years ago and hopefully your fur baby is still with you and doing well. How did she handle having the surgery? Was she just a pup when you chose surgical correction? Was it on both knees or just one? Thank you in advance for taking the time to answer these questions.
She was about 5yrs old, it was painful, but she did great. She just passed away last August at 12 and a half. I did all the things the doctor said and she was fine for the rest of her life.
Very good info, my dog is suffering from this now. Would like to know if the use of a brace can hep the dog prior to surgery?
How can I know the difference between pantelleria laxation and ccl injury my dog is 9.5kg age 11yrs
What about havenese's?
Hi Doc. My pom just survived parvo, and after that he is limping on his right leg. Might that be luxating petalla? I tried to palpate it but I can't tell if his knee is misplaced. Will he be able to recover from that as he gains weight?
Was it luxating patella?
my puppy is 18 months and 75 pounds she is NOT a small breed... she is a mutt but her dna said 25% terrier.
How dissapointing to hear an educated professional like the vet use the term "tea-cup". There is no such thing as a tea-cup chihuahua, poodle or any other breed!
Teacup breeds should not exist... the breeding practices for these tiny dogs are horrible. (starving babies to stunt growth) i wish that was clarified in the video
If that was the only thing you took from this video it is sad.
@@Sandra-on1zn No but it wasnt mentioned and it should be because people dont know and its unethical. Nobody else said anything so i did, calm down lmao