MPL, or Medial Patella Luxation, is when the kneecap pops out of place and is most commonly seen in small breed dogs like Yorkshire terriers. Repair of this consists of four different procedures we can use to care for your dog or cat. First, we can deepen through the groove of the knee cap and fix the patella tendon insertion to run in a straight line. We can also tighten the connective tissue on your pet’s knee and loosen the soft tissue on the complimentary side of the knee to create a soft tissue correction for your pet. This condition can often be diagnosed in the exam room by your veterinarian. Often at home, you will see a normal gait with periods of holding the leg up before returning to a normal gait.