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 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! It was not easy to find anything that actually shows the anatomy of how this “works”!

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.

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.

Thank you! The anatomical model was extremely helpful.

Thank you for educating me on MPL. I now understand what we need to watch for and our options. Big help!

Thank you so much for showing what it actually looks like 👍 so helpful

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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.

Thanks, good info. My dachshund is having surgery.

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?

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?

How can I know the difference between pantelleria laxation and ccl injury my dog is 9.5kg age 11yrs

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