Two Dachshunds were presented for the complaint of intermittent unilateral pelvic
limb skipping lameness. Clinical examination and radiographs did not reveal any abnormalities.
Computed tomography (CT) imaging showed changes in the femoropatellar joint space
in both dogs and surgical evaluation revealed femoral trochlear and patellar cartilage
loss. Patellar maltracking without patellar luxation or instability was diagnosed.
Patellar maltracking should be included as a differential diagnosis for pelvic limb
lameness in this breed.
Keywords
patellar maltracking - dachshund - chondromalacia patellae
