Three-dimensional motion of the patella in French bulldogs with and without medial patellar luxation

Abstract Background French bulldogs exhibit significantly larger femoral external rotation and abduction than other breeds. We were curious as to whether this peculiar leg kinematic affects patellar motion and/or might induce medial patellar subluxation (MPSL) or medial patellar permanent luxation (...

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Main Authors: Silvia V. Lehmann, Emanuel Andrada, Roxana Taszus, Daniel Koch, Martin S. Fischer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-02-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12917-021-02787-z