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thanks everyone, i will take everything into consideration..much appreciated I do have an appointment with a small animal specialist on friday that does a technique that Dr Charles Kuntz (on this forum) suggested..

the general practice vet suggested combination of a trochleoplasty and joint tightening procedure with implantation of artificial ligaments so ,what did the specialist who saw YOUR pup recommend?

I believe this is a small animal specialist/vet surgeon from Melbourne

Hi, wondering if anyone has any information on the this op..my chihuahua has a grade 4 patella luxation of both hind legs..I have been researching and a melbourne vet (2008) recommends: "I strongly recommend that the surgery include repositioning of the tibial crest because that is the primary problem (poor alignment of the tibial crest which drags the patella out of the groove). Revision of the trochlea (groove) is not usually recommended by me because of the extent of damage that it does to the joint cartilage). I strongly recommend that the surgery include repositioning of the tibial crest because that is the primary problem (poor alignment of the tibial crest which drags the patella out of the groove). Revision of the trochlea (groove) is not usually recommended by me because of the extent of damage that it does to the joint cartilage). Most veterinary surgeons groove/pin..has anyone had this done successfully ..I would appreciate any suggestions/information. Thanks! have a great day

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