Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Elbow dysplasia and joint problems in German shepherd dogs in France
By Remy, D et al.·Published in The Journal of small animal practice·2004·Dé, France·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Canine elbow dysplasia and primary lesions in German shepherd dogs in France.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 520 German shepherd dogs in France was checked for elbow dysplasia, a condition that can cause joint pain and limping. The study found that about 19% of these dogs had elbow dysplasia, with the most common issues being joint incongruity and a fragmented medial coronoid process. These problems can lead to discomfort and mobility issues in affected dogs. If you notice your German shepherd limping or showing signs of pain in their front legs, it's important to consult your veterinarian for a proper diagnosis and treatment options.
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Abstract
Five hundred and twenty German shepherd dogs were screened for elbow dysplasia. The following primary lesions were analysed: joint incongruity (JI), fragmented medial coronoid process (FCP), osteochondrosis or osteochondritis of the medial humeral condyle and ununited anconeal process (UAP). Three radiographic views were used for each joint to achieve a definitive diagnosis. The prevalence of elbow dysplasia was 19.4 per cent. The most frequent lesion was JI (16.3 per cent), followed by FCP (11.3 per cent). UAP was diagnosed rarely (1.1 per cent). Combinations of lesions were very frequent (42.2 per cent of the dysplastic elbows). Although these results may be biased due to prescreening of dogs with UAP, it should be highlighted that JI and FCP occur frequently in German shepherd dogs and are probably the most common primary lesions of elbow dysplasia, although they have been under-reported until now.
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