Dr. Gabriella Varcoe shows you how to improve your ability to diagnose and manage MPL in your canine patients.
Medial patella luxation is one of the most common orthopedic conditions seen in small dogs, but it’s also often underdiagnosed or mismanaged.
In this presentation, Dr. Varcoe covers a comprehensive clinical perspective on understanding MPL pathology, diagnostic best practices, and an examination of both surgical and medical treatment options.
This presentation offers practical tools to help you identify MPL earlier, tailor treatment based on severity and functionality, and optimize the long-term outcomes for your patients.
Learning Objectives
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- Grading medial patella luxation: clinical relevance vs numeric scale
- Diagnostic tips for subtle or bilateral cases
- Key surgical considerations and prognosis factors
- Conservative management and rehabilitation strategies
- The role of photobiomodulation (laser therapy) in supporting recovery
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