Patellar luxation
Description
In patellar luxation (PT), the kneecap (patella) can move out of its normal position. In part of the breeding programmes approved by DWV, PT is a mandatory or recommended examination, by palpation of the kneecap from 1 year, once. The result is a grade from 0 (no luxation) to 4 (permanently luxated and cannot be put back by hand); the grade of the most affected knee counts as the final grade. The grades and the breeding advice are explained under the examination 'Patellar luxation: palpation of the kneecap'.
Breeds in which this condition occurs
We are rebuilding the health information for each breed from the official breeding programme of Dierenwelzijn Vlaanderen (Animal Welfare Flanders). Until then, you can find the mandatory and recommended health tests for this breed in the breeding programmes under the Flemish Breeding Decree (Fokkerijbesluit). View the official breeding programmes
