Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Treatment options for dogs with hip dysplasia
By Hood, Rebecca & Pettitt, Rob·Published in Companion Animal·2024·Intern in Small Animal Surgery with Anaesthesia·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Treatment options for canine hip dysplasia
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A dog with hip dysplasia, a common joint problem, may show signs of pain or difficulty moving, especially in young or active breeds. Treatment options vary, with many dogs benefiting from conservative management like weight control and physical therapy. However, if these methods don’t help, surgery might be necessary. For younger dogs with mild cases, procedures like pelvic osteotomies can be effective, while older dogs with severe hip dysplasia often see the best results from total hip replacement, allowing them to return to normal activity in over 90% of cases.
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Abstract
Hip dysplasia is a common orthopaedic condition in dogs which is frequently encountered by general practitioners. Multiple management options exist and an understanding of the indications for each is required when advising owners on the treatment of such cases. The majority of cases of canine hip dysplasia will likely be managed conservatively; however, a proportion of cases will not respond and therefore require surgical intervention. This article provides general practitioners with further knowledge of the surgical options available and the indications for such procedures. Immature patients with mild hip dysplasia and a lack of secondary osteoarthritic changes may be candidates for prophylactic surgical procedures, such as juvenile pubic symphysiodesis or pelvic osteotomies. In older patients or those with more severe hip dysplasia, total hip replacement results in the best outcome, with full return to function reported in over 90% of patients when performed by an experienced surgeon.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.12968/coan.2023.0062