Subluxation is another word for partial dislocation of a bone. Patellar subluxation is a partial dislocation of the kneecap (patella). It’s also known as patellar instability or kneecap instability.

A luxating patella in dogs is a fairly common orthopedic disease. But what do we mean by a luxating patella? And what does it mean for your dog if they have it? I’ve been a vet for eight years and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. (Photo credit: Prostock-Studio / Getty Images) Patellar luxation in dogs is a medical condition that causes the kneecap to slip ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Why do dogs sometimes hop on three legs? Photo: Getty Images If a dog suddenly runs on three legs and then returns to normal, it’s ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Medial patellar instability is an uncommon form of patellar instability. The traditional surgical approaches to ...

If a dog suddenly runs on three legs and then returns to normal, it’s often dismissed as harmless. However, this typical “hopping” can indicate a patellar luxation in the dog—a change in the knee ...