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Hip Dysplasia in Dogs & Cats – Those Hips Don’t Lie!

11-12-17 by CriticalCareDVM

If we all live long enough, we’ll develop arthritis. The same can be said for our dogs and cats. But can you imagine developing arthritis as a toddler? Unfortunately, our furry companions may be born with hip condition called hip dysplasia. This orthopedic problem is characterized by abnormal joint laxity that ultimately induces arthritis and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: acetabulum, arthritis, ball, coxofemoral, crepitus, DPO, dysplasia, femur, FHNE, FHNO, FHO, hip, joint, JPS, juvenile, lameness, laxity, NSAIDs, OFA, ortolani, ossification, osteotomy, pelvis, PennHip, pubic, replacement, round ligamnet, socket, symphysiodesis, TPO, Type III collagen

Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) – Defective Cartilage in Young Dogs

04-09-17 by CriticalCareDVM

This morning as I was driving home from my own acupuncture appointment for an orthopedic issue, I realized it’s been some time since I posted information about orthopedic conditions in dogs and cats. The musculoskeletal system is so important, so this week I’m sharing some tidbits about an inflammatory cartilage condition called osteochondritis dissecans (also … [Read more…]

Posted in: Diseases Tagged: ankle, arthrography, arthroscopy, arthrotomy, cartilage, elbow, endochondral ossification, flap, giant, hock, humerus, joint, joint mouse, juvenile, lameness, large, magnetic resonance imaging, MRI, OCD, orthopedic, osteochondritis dissecans, radiographs, shoulder, synovial fluid, tibiotarsal

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