Canine hip dysplasia: diagnosis and management*

Canine hip dysplasia: diagnosis and management

Hip dysplasia is a common developmental condition of dogs causing discomfort and secondary osteoarthritis which may be the cause of signifi cant morbidity. Population screening schemes and selective breeding programmes have been established in an attempt to reduce the frequency of the condition. A wide variety of conservative treatment options exist, however, surgical treatment options are limited to salvage procedures except for young dogs.