SA253 - The “Trick Knee”- What’s new with Patella Luxation? EVERYTHING!

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

2:00 PM – 2:50 PM

Location: South Seas E, Level 3

Earn 1 CE Hours

Presenter(s)

Kenneth A. Bruecker, DVM, MS, DACVS, DACVSMR

Director
Continuing Orthopedic Veterinary Education
Moorpark, California, United States

Moderator(s)

Becky A. Stone, DVM

Clinical Research Veterinarian
Del Rio, TX, United States

Patella luxation is NOT due to a problem with the patella. The problem is primarily mal-alignment of the femur and/or tibia. New information on the underlying etiology of patella luxation as well as some new techniques in surgical management will be presented.

Learning Objectives:

Following this session, the participant can diagnose and assess patients with patella luxation.
Following this session, the participant will have knowledge of new techniques for managing patella luxation.
Following this session, the participant will have knowledge of how to avoid complications associated with surgical management of patella luxation.