Lifelong Management of Hip Dysplasia (not done)

What is hip dysplasia?

A syndrome leading to arthritis, influenced by laxity, environment, and nutrition

What is the disease progression of hip dysplasia?

1. Conformational laxity

2. Abnormal joint stress

3. Osteoarthritis

4. Dysfunction and pain

What diet is good to prevent hip dysplasia problems?

A diet that is low and calcium and calories because you want to stop them from growing really fast as it can progress the disease

What is the history of hip dysplasia?

Chronic, slowly progressive lameness

Pain on extension of the hip

Crepitation on hip motion

What is hip dysplasia not chronic on history?

Overactivity or luxation

What are your R/Os for hip dysplasia?

Cruciates, neurologic disease

What is a ortilani sign?

Hold back with one hand and adduct knee towards center line pushing hands together. When you put it back down and there is a pop then there is hip luxation

What is a barden’s test?

Lift knee with finger while thumb is resting on trochanter. If there is movement then there is luxation

How do OFA grades work?

Passing: excellent, good, fair

Dysplastic: Mild, moderate, severe

Have OFA grades decreased hip dysplasia rates in breeds?

No