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How common is hip dysplasia in dogs at a vet hospital
By Rettenmaier, J.L. et al.·Published in Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound·2002·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: PREVALENCE OF CANINE HIP DYSPLASIA IN A VETERINARY TEACHING HOSPITAL POPULATION
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Plain-English summary
A study found that nearly 20% of purebred dogs and about 18% of mixed-breed dogs had hip dysplasia, a condition where the hip joint doesn't fit properly into the hip socket, leading to joint pain and mobility issues. The research looked at nearly 3,000 dogs over five years and showed that degenerative joint disease was the most common issue linked to hip dysplasia. This condition often becomes noticeable after a dog reaches 12 months of age. If you suspect your dog may have hip dysplasia, it's important to consult your veterinarian for an evaluation and potential treatment options.
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of canine HD in a population in which there was minimal or no prior screening of radiographs for the disorder. Patient information was obtained from the radiographic database at the University of Missouri‐Columbia Veterinary Teaching Hospital during the five‐year period of 1991–1995. The coxofemoral joints on ventrodorsal radiographs of the pelvis were independently evaluated by three veterinary radiologists. A consensus evaluation of normal, borderline, or dysplastic was compiled. There were 2885 dogs identified representing 116 breeds and the mixbreds. There were 2236 purebred dogs (1071 males and 1165 females) and the prevalence of HD was 19.7%. There were 649 mixbred dogs (340 males and 309 females) and the prevalence of HD was 17.7%. There was no significant difference in the prevalence of HD between sexes or between purebred and mixbred dogs (P= 0.16;P= 0.29). Degenerative joint disease (DJD) was the most common radiographic manifestation of HD and there appeared to be a threshold at 12 months of age after which the presence of DJD was the primary diagnostic criteria.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1740-8261.2002.tb01010.x