Disease Description: Malformation of the knee joint ("knock-kneed").

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Disease Cause: Causes of this condition are thought to be associated with new bone tissue that is laid down rapidly and before sufficient blood vessels are established within the bone tissue to supply adequate nutrition to this growth. It is often seen in dogs affected by lateral patellar luxation which occurs in both large and small dogs. When it is present bilaterally the animals have a crouched genu valgum-type stance.

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