Hip Dysplasia-A Practitioner's Guide

Canine hip dysplasia represents a polygenic, multifactorial skeletal disorder characterized by the abnormal development of the coxofemoral joint, manifesting as coxofemoral laxity and subsequent degenerative joint disease. Management and treatment options are nuanced, necessitating a tailored approach that balances the severity of osteoarthrosis with the patient's age and clinical presentation. Comprehensive evaluation, including examination and diagnostic findings, along with consideration of patient-specific factors, and patient family expectations and limitations are the foundation to providing effective, evidence-based care.