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The severity of the radiographic abnormalities are consistent with bilateral grade IV medial patellar luxation.
 
The severity of the radiographic abnormalities are consistent with bilateral grade IV medial patellar luxation.
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The tibial tubercle is positioned on the medial side of the stifle and the distal limb rotation appears to originate at a point located just distal to the stifle.
 
The tibial tubercle is positioned on the medial side of the stifle and the distal limb rotation appears to originate at a point located just distal to the stifle.
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A photograph and a ventro dorsal view radiograph of the pelvis and hindlimbs of a ten-month-old, female Papillon that walks with an extremely crouched hindlimb posture. When purchased at eight weeks of age the dog was able to walk but appeared ‘bow-legged’. As the dog has grown, the dog’s hindlimb gait has become more crouched and the dog’s mobility has decreased. Both stifles are held permanently in flexion and cannot be fully extended. Both hindpaws are internally rotated. Overt pain cannot be elicited on manipulation of the hindlimbs.


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