| 21. | Patellar luxation is the dislocation ( slipping ) of the patella ( kneecap ).
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| 22. | Patellar luxation can affect either or both legs.
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| 23. | Patellar luxation is a common condition in dogs, particularly small and miniature breeds.
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| 24. | The patellar reflex is a clinical and classic example of the monosynaptic reflex arc.
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| 25. | Like the patellar reflex, this reflex can be enhanced by the Jendrassik maneuver.
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| 26. | The tendon either avulsed ( detached ) from the lower patellar pole or lacerated.
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| 27. | His injuries a compound fracture to his tibia and severed patellar tendon required surgery.
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| 28. | The irritant is injected into the patellar ligaments, leading to inflammation and scarring.
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| 29. | Our physicians frequently use the Patellar reflex test.
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| 30. | Goucher, one of the favorites, was hampered by a sore left patellar tendon.
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