Dysplasia

The Vezzoni modified Badertscher distension device technique allows for a reliable in-house evaluation of canine hip joint laxity

Estimates of heritability ranged from 0.15 to 0.41, according to breed and country

Structural models allow for foreseeing geometrical and structural outcomes of surgical choices

Results support the use of curvature radii as measures of humeroulnar congruity in mediolateral flexed elbow radiograph

A role for mineral imbalance including copper, sulphur and zinc in the aetiopathogenesis of canine MCPD is suggested.

Canine hip dysplasia (CHD) and elbow dysplasia (ED) impact the health and welfare of all dogs. The first formally organized assessment scheme to improve canine health centered on reducing the prevalence of these orthopedic disorders.

Overall prevalence 24.9%, slightly higher in males, more severe in bilateral than unilateral cases

Varus stem angulation should be avoided to prevent fissures. Canal fill is a poor indicator of optimal stem size.

There is a paucity of clinical reports focusing solely on HD in cats

Asymmetrical hip conformation may be the sequela of a LTV and mask or aggravate genetically induced canine hip dysplasia