Canine hip dysplasia. 1: Diagnosis

Abstract

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CAnine Hip Dysplasia is a heritable condition affecting the coxofemoral joints. It is due to the development of a pathological laxity within the joint. Which in turn leads to traumatic secondary osteoarthritic changes. The clinical expression of the disease is a hind-limb lameness or decreased exercise tolerance. Diagnosis of this condition by clinical signs alone is unreliable as large numbers of affected dogs are asymptomatic. Therefore, other more accurate diagnostic methods have been developed.