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Canine Hip Dysplasia May Be Underreported,

September 5th, 2010

According To Penn Vet Comparative Study
04 Sep 2010

A study comparing a University of Pennsylvania method for evaluating a dog’s susceptibility to hip dysplasia to the traditional American method has shown that 80 percent of dogs judged to be normal by the traditional method are actually at risk for developing osteoarthritis and hip dysplasia, according to the Penn method. Continue reading Canine Hip Dysplasia May Be Underreported,

Hips, Orthopedics, PennHip vs OFA   , , ,  

Arthritis & exercise

August 29th, 2010

Kinematic motion analysis of the joints of the forelimbs and hind limbs of dogs during walking exercise regimens
Peter J. Holler, Mag med vet; Verena Brazda, Mag med vet; Barbara Dal-Bianco, Mag med vet; Elisabeth Lewy, DVM; Marion C. Mueller, DVM; Christian Peham, Dr techn; Barbara A. Bockstahler, DVM
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Intro to PennHip 2

May 1st, 2007

The PennHIP method is a novel way to assess, measure and interpret hip joint laxity. It consists of three separate radiographs: the distraction view, the compression view and the hip extended view.

It is the amount of displacement of the femoral head from the acetabulum during distraction radiography that has been termed passive hip laxity and that has been shown to be directly related to the probability that a hip will develop degenerative joint disease characteristic of hip dysplasia. Continue reading Intro to PennHip 2

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Summary of Pennhip research

May 1st, 2007

A detailed summary of how the PennHIP analysis is conducted for canines is presented. The reliability of method, risk of developing degenerative joint disease, the heritability of the disorder and the bio-mechanics of joint laxity will be discussed. Continue reading Summary of Pennhip research

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Hypertrophic osteodystrophy (HOD)

April 25th, 2007

HOD Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy

Affects large breed dogs, is a painful orthopedic condition with fair to poor prognosis. Continue reading Hypertrophic osteodystrophy (HOD)

Genetics and Breeding, Orthopedics   , ,  

JPS : early treatment for dysplasia

April 25th, 2007

JPS as early treatment

OBJECTIVE: To examine the effects of juvenile pubic symphysiodesis (JPS) on hip joint conformation, hip laxity, gait, and the development of degenerative joint disease (DJD) in dysplastic puppies operated at 15 and 20 weeks of age. Continue reading JPS : early treatment for dysplasia

Hips   ,  

Arthritis treatment with adequan

April 24th, 2007

Arthritis & Adequan as Treatment
Signs of Arthritis
Reluctance to walk, run, climb stairs, jump or play
Lagging behind on walks
Reluctance to extend rear legs
Sluggishness
Tiredness
Low activity
Aggressive or withdrawn behavior
Other personality or behavioral changes

Risk Factors
Overweight dogs
Large or giant breeds
Over the age of 5
Breed inherited traits, such as hip dysplasia
Levels of high activity for long periods of time
Joint trauma

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