How Long Does It Take for a Dog’s Dislocated Patella to Heal?

A dislocated patella usually recovers about 3 months after surgery. It is graded 1 to 4: grade 1 needs no surgery, grade 2 needs trochlear groove reconstruction, grade 3 needs tibial tuberosity translocation, and grade 4 needs arthrodesis, with the vet choosing by severity.

Orthopedic surgery generally needs 3 to 4 months for full recovery, during which the owner must provide proper nursing.