Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Bone and joint problems in adult Labrador retrievers seen on X-rays
By Morgan, J P et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·1999·Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Bone dysplasias in the labrador retriever: a radiographic study.
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Plain-English summary
A study looked at over 1,000 Labrador retrievers to find out how common certain bone problems are, especially in older dogs. The most frequently found issue was elbow dysplasia, affecting about 18% of the dogs, particularly males. Hip dysplasia was also common, seen in about 13% of the dogs, with both male and female Labradors equally affected. Some dogs had both elbow and hip problems, and transitional vertebral segments were more often found in females. These conditions are believed to be inherited, so if you notice your Labrador limping or having joint issues, it's a good idea to talk to your vet about these potential problems.
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Abstract
A radiographic study of the humeral head, elbow joint, hip joint, stifle joint, tarsal joint, and lumbosacral (LS) junction was performed in 1,018 Labrador retrievers in search for humeral head, femoral condyle, and tarsal osteochondroses; elbow and hip dysplasias; and transitional LS vertebrae. The ages of all dogs reported were one year or older. Elbow dysplasia was detected as the most common lesion (17.8%), with a higher prevalence in the male dog. Hip dysplasia was the second most common lesion (12.6%) and was found equally in the male and female. Elbows and hips were often affected in the same dog (4.2%). Transitional vertebral segments were found more frequently in the female (4.2%) than in the male (1.0%), and the condition was thought to be inherited.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10416779/