Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Hip dysplasia found in 140 of 231 lame dogs in one-year study
By Subramaniyan, Seesma et al.·Published in Journal of Veterinary and Animal Sciences·2023·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Incidence of canine hip dysplasia - a prospective study of one year
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Plain-English summary
A group of 231 dogs with limping suspected to be from hip problems were examined, and 140 of them were found to have hip dysplasia, a condition where the hip joint doesn't fit properly. This issue was more common in large breed dogs aged between 6 and 12 months, with females being affected more than males. In about 35% of the cases, only one hip was affected, while 65% had problems in both hips. Along with hip dysplasia, some dogs also had traumatic hip dislocations or osteoarthritis contributing to their limping.
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Abstract
A study was conducted to assess the prevalence of canine hip dysplasia (CHD) among dog population during a period of one year from January 2021 to December 2021. Canine hip dysplasia was confirmed by clinical orthopedic and radiographic examinations. Of the 231 dogs presented with lameness suspected to be originating from hip joint, 140 animals had dysplastic hips. The incidence was more in large breeds of dogs in an age group of 6 months to 12 months. Thirty five percent of the animals showed unilateral affection while in the remaining 65 percent it was bilateral. Females were more affected with this condition as per the findings of this study. Other than hip dysplasia, traumatic hip dislocation and osteoarthritis contributed to lameness originating from hip joints.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.51966/jvas.2023.54.2.579-582