Re: [pyrnet] Cruciate Ligament Disease

[JGentzel@aol.com]

In a message dated 9/3/01 3:12:06 PM Eastern Daylight Time, 
janices@austin.rr.com writes:


> I think this is the journal reference:  
> J Am Vet Med Assoc 1994 Sep 1;205(5):716-720 
> Frequency and distribution of medial and lateral patellar luxation in 
> dogs: 
>
> As the size increases lateral increases.  "Small-breed dogs were 
> admitted almost exclusively with MPL. Lateral patellar luxation was 
> found uncommonly; however, it was observed  
> more often in larger-breed dogs."  Small breeds were 98% MPL to 
> 1% LPL while giants were 67% MPL to 33% LPL.  Still more MPL 
> but LPL goes up dramatically.  


Hi Janice

That is very interesting.  Does the article deal with what changes bio 
mechanically or kinesalogically (sp?)?  Are these permanent conditions i.e. 
continue to dislocate or happen just for a few weeks or months during growth 
phases or both?  The anatomy there in the knee with the movement of the 
patella is more complicated than many realize.

Joe