For example, toy and miniature breeds often suffer
from dislocating kneecaps and heart problems are more common among small dogs.
Not exact matches
Sky Sports understands that his
dislocated kneecap could sideline Gundogan for a further five months and prevent him
from making his Blues debut until December.
And Perry, suffering
from a slightly
dislocated kneecap, no longer has the quick start that prompted Ditka to put a defensive tackle at fullback.
This is why anybody thinking of breeding papillons should understand how to avoid your papillon's
kneecap (patella)
from being
dislocated from its normal anatomic position, in the groove of the thigh bone.
Subluxation, or patellar luxation happens when the dog's
kneecap becomes
dislocated from where it normally sits, in a groove on the femur or thighbone.
A
kneecap which
dislocates can result
from a traumatic injury, or it may be a genetic condition which is present at an early age, if not at birth.
Patella luxation occurs when the dog's
kneecap (patella) is
dislocated from its normal anatomic position in the groove of the thigh bone (femur).
Luxating patella is a condition that occurs when the
kneecap slides out of place, getting
dislocated from the joint.