Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Canine Hip Dysplasia Screening Within the United States: Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program and Orthopedic Foundation for Animals Hip/Elbow Database.
- Journal:
- The Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice
- Year:
- 2017
- Authors:
- Reagan, Jennifer K
- Affiliation:
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine · United States
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Canine hip dysplasia (CHD) is a genetic condition that affects how a dog's hip joint develops, which can lead to joint problems and arthritis. In the United States, there are screening programs to help identify and improve hip health in dogs, with two main methods being the OFA hip scoring and the PennHIP method. Research shows that the PennHIP method, which uses three different X-ray views to assess hip joint looseness, is more effective than the single view used by OFA. However, OFA scoring can still be useful, especially when combined with breeding practices aimed at improving hip health. Overall, the evidence suggests that using the PennHIP method is the better option for screening CHD.
Abstract
Canine hip dysplasia (CHD) is a complex, polygenic disease radiographically associated with hip subluxation and development of osteoarthritis. Screening programs have been established with the goal of hip improvement, with the most common in the United States being OFA hip scoring and the PennHIP method. When evaluating the single hip-extended view used by OFA versus the 3 radiographic views and associated distraction index (DI) used by PennHIP for CHD screening, the scientific evidence supports the use of the DI and PennHIP method. OFA scoring can be used to effect hip improvement, especially when incorporated into estimated breeding values.
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