| 31. | The latest injury was diagnosed as a mild strain of his patella tendon.
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| 32. | While the muscles are contracted the patella cannot return to the correct position.
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| 33. | Patients present with an ache over the patella tendon.
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| 34. | Luxating patellas can be a problem for smaller breeds.
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| 35. | The breed also has a high incidence of eye problems and patella luxation.
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| 36. | In patella alta, the patella sits higher on the knee than normal.
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| 37. | In patella alta, the patella sits higher on the knee than normal.
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| 38. | Normal function of the VMO muscle stabilizes the patella.
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| 39. | Decreased VMO function results in instability of the patella.
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| 40. | However, they may have some problems, like epilepsy and patella luxation.
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