First described in 1935 by Schnelle, canine hip dysplasia (CHD) is considered to be the
most common orthopedic condition diagnosed in the dog. 1–7 As most patients have only …

Canine hip dysplasia (CHD) is a polygenic and multifactorial developmental disorder
characterized by coxofemoral (hip) joint laxity, degeneration, and osteoarthritis (OA). Current …

Breed Predispositions to Disease in Dogs and Cats, Third Edition provides a comprehensive
exploration of current knowledge of breed predispositions based on rigorous examination of …

Canine hip dysplasia (CHD) and elbow dysplasia (ED) impact the health and welfare of all
dogs. The first formally organized assessment scheme to improve canine health centered on …

Objective To critically review the different screening systems used for canine hip dysplasia
(CHD) and their impact on the prevalence of the disease. Study design Critical literature …

Human and veterinary medicine have historically presented many medical areas of potential
synergy and convergence. Mechanical osteoarthritis (MOA) is characterized by a gradual …

Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) in humans is a common condition that is
associated with hip pain, functional limitations, and secondary osteoarthritis (OA). Surgical …

The issue of inherited disorders in pedigree dogs is not a recent phenomenon and reports of
suspected genetic defects associated with breeding practices date back to Charles Darwin's …

Canine hip dysplasia (CHD) is a genetic disease, modulated by epigenetic and
environmental factors. To decrease the prevalence of CHD, the hip joints of many pure …

Objectives Comparison of PennHIP and a novel method to diagnose hip laxity, called the
Vezzoni modified Badertscher distension device technique. Methods In a total of 10 dogs, it …