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Originally Posted by ladyjane  I have pups with luxating patellas and knock wood, not one has needed surgery for this condition.
The only time my vet and the orthopedic surgeon I use recommend surgery is when there are constant problems with limping and/or pain. Many yorkies live with luxating patellas all their lives and do not have issues.
You dont know what happened today and it sounds like she is a bit of a drama queen anyway? I say that because I have one of them.  Pups like that often don't need a lot to carry one. If she is not limping or having problems I would not be terribly concerned. LP is VERY common in yorkies!!
As for the surgery, if you ever do contemplate it, I highly recommend that you seek the advice of a board certified surgeon. You can find one in your area at: www.acvs.org but your vet probably could refer you to one. Many pups have this surgery successfully.
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I agree with ladyjane. Kaji, my sweet baby boy, was diagnosed with grade 3/4 LP's at around 1 year old. So far, in the year I've had him (he's 2 now) I have yet to seen him limp, cry, or in any shape or form act like his LP slows him down. I do keep that in mind, and try to keep him on a good diet and at a good weight. He got chunky and the excess weight was cause his knees to pop in and out A LOT! As long as I keep him at a good weight, and give him supplements, we haven't had a problem. *knocks on wood*
Although, I have read on here of instances where a baby yorkie is diagnosed with grade 1 LP and they refuse to walk. Have your baby checked by an orthopedic vet as mentioned above and then go from there.