Cavalier King Charles Spaniels
Luxating Patellars
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Black & Tan Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Puppy
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| Luxating Patellars: Is a dislocated kneecap that cannot stay in its groove. Normally the kneecap moves up and down in a groove along the femur, but if this groove is shallow, the kneecap may move laterally and slip out. Most of the time a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with a luxating patella has a medial luxation which can be caused by a traumatic accident or it can be genetic in origin. This disorder can also occur from trauma and the only repair for the disorder is surgical. Signs of luxating patella include: difficulting straightening the knee, pain in the stifle, and limping. |
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