Learning Objectives

1. What is medial buttressing?
2. Causes of patellar luxation towards the medial side of the trochlear groove.
3. What is the significance of apparent non-responsiveness to previous anti-inflammatory injection?  Does it have any involvement with the lameness?
4. Does Benadryl have any effect on bone/cartilage development?
5. Are there any congenital abnormalities that would present in this way?
6. What is the average weight of a Pomeranian?
7. Look up musculoskeletal abnormalities without systemic signs (no apparent systemic signs on PE).
8. What motor neuron problems might elicit pain on dorsal flexion of the tail?