Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Hip dysplasia and joint disease in 116 military working dogs
By Banfield, CM et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·1996·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: A retrospective study of canine hip dysplasia in 116 military working dogs. Part I: Angle measurements and orthopedic foundation for animals (OFA) grading
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Plain-English summary
A group of 116 military working dogs was studied to understand hip dysplasia, a condition where the hip joint doesn't fit properly into the hip socket. The researchers took X-rays to measure angles related to hip structure and found that dogs with a certain hip angle were more likely to have hip dysplasia and develop degenerative joint disease (DJD) later on. Dogs that had normal hip structure by 2 years old did not show signs of moderate or severe DJD. This suggests that early detection and monitoring of hip health can help prevent serious joint issues in dogs.
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Abstract
The progression of hip dysplasia was investigated in 116 military working dogs. Serial pelvic radiographs were graded for degree of dysplasia and degenerative joint disease (DJD). Norberg angles, angles of inclination, and joint space widths were measured. There was a significant correlation between the Norberg angle and the degree of dysplasia (p less than 0.0001). Angles of inclination and joint space width measurements did not demonstrate a correlation to canine hip dysplasia. Dysplastic dogs had a significant estimated risk for development of DJD compared to normal dogs (p less than 0.0001; odds ratio of 70.2). Dogs with normal hip conformation at 24 months of age or older did not develop moderate nor severe DJD.
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