Luxating Patella Surgery

Medial patellar luxation (MPL) surgery is performed to correct the luxation, or "popping out" of the kneecap (called the patella).  A luxating patella is caused by a congenital malformation which creates abnormal forces on the kneecap, causing it to slide out of the groove (called the patellar groove) in which it normally sits. 

A luxating patella is one of the most common knee joint abnormalities in dogs.  It is a condition common in small breed dogs.

How much does Luxating Patella Surgery cost?

The all inclusive fee is $2,100.00

This includes:

• Intake Physical Examination
• Pre-Anesthetic Bloodwork: CBC, full chemistry panel, clotting profile when indicated
• EKG
• I.V. Catheter
• I.V. Fluids
• Pre-Anesthetic analgesia drugs
• Preoperative imaging (radiographs)
• Anesthesia induction drugs tailored to the individual patient
• Local or regional pain control (epidural)
• Anesthesia Maintenance on isoflurane
• Anesthesia monitoring by: EKG, CO2 end tidal, O2 saturation, Blood pressure, body temperature
• Luxating Patella Surgery
• Postoperative imaging (radiographs)
• Post-surgical recovery monitoring
• Post-surgical therapy laser treatment
• Hospitalization as required
• Take home medications
• Recheck appointments

Does not include 8 week post-surgical radiographs.

Radiographs required to confirm healing at eight weeks post-surgery are an additional $200.00 or can be performed at your referring veterinarian and sent to us for review at no additional charge.