Hip dysplasia
What is hip dysplasia? The word “dysplasia” means “abnormality of development”. Hip dysplasia is a canine genetic condition in which there is a tendency towards development of hip laxity early in…
What is hip dysplasia? The word “dysplasia” means “abnormality of development”. Hip dysplasia is a canine genetic condition in which there is a tendency towards development of hip laxity early in…
What is the cranial cruciate ligament? Trauma to the equivalent ligament in humans is common, and damage most frequently occurs during some form of sporting activity (including football, rugby and…
What is patellar luxation? The patella (kneecap) is a small bone that is positioned immediately above the tendon of insertion of the quadriceps muscle group onto the top of the tibia…
What is cervical spondylomyelopathy (wobbler syndrome)? Cervical spondylomyelopathy, commonly referred to as wobbler syndrome, is a disease of the spine within the neck, resulting in poor transmission of nerve signals between…
What is canine elbow dysplasia? The word “dysplasia” means “abnormality of development”. The elbow is a complex joint because it involves the articulation of three bones. If the three bones…
What is lumbosacral disease? Lumbosacral disease involves degeneration of the lumbosacral junction and/or compression of the associated nerves. The lumbosacral joint is one of the highest-motion joints of the spine. As…
What is elbow osteochondritis dissecans (OCD)? Osteochondrosis is a developmental condition that arises due to a disturbance in the normal differentiation of cartilage cells resulting in failure of endochondral ossification…
What is an ununited anconeal process (UAP)? Ununited anconeal process is a condition in which a bony protuberance within the elbow becomes detached from the ulna. This loose, bony fragment…
What is shoulder instability? There are several different forms of shoulder instability. Some dogs experience a low-grade repetitive sprain injury to the shoulder ligaments or a strain injury to the…
What is osteochondritis dissecans (OCD)? Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) is a developmental condition that arises due to a disturbance in the normal differentiation of cartilage cells resulting in failure of endochondral…
Carpal hyperextension injuries are most commonly seen in large active dogs. However, small breeds can also be affected. Warning signs of this condition include lameness, swelling of the carpus and…
What is osteochondritis dissecans? Osteochondrosis (OC) is a developmental condition that arises due to a disturbance in the normal differentiation of cartilage cells into bone as a puppy grows. This…