Hi, Jazzie has a level 4 LP on both legs, the ortho vet told me this same thing quoted here ... "LP doesn't fix itself, it doesn't get better over time.
The problem with leaving LP alone is that every time the patella (knee cap) luxates (slides in and out of it's groove spot) - the cartilage is slowly being worn away. This cartilage can never be replaced, so at some point there may be bone rubbing on bone.
In Jazzies case her patella stays to one side, the majority of the time so it was recommended that she have surgery in her 11th month. If more damage is done to the patella, cartilage than the cost of surgery is more and there may be more needs for pins and things. Go see an ortho specialist if you suspect your baby has a level 4 or 5 of lp. The vet can tell by a physical exam to the legs, or in some cases I have heard xrays are done.
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Last edited by Zanders' mom; 02-04-2008 at 03:09 PM.
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