Hip Dysplasia

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
HD
Pronunciation
/hɪp ˌdɪˈspleɪʒə/
Category
Medical
Related Field
Physiology

Examples in Context

  1. Through selective breeding strategies, veterinarians and breeders are attempting to eliminate Canine Hip Dysplasia(HD).
  2. Learn what health problems are associated with this breed : hip dysplasia, digestive maladies, eye disorders, sebaceous adenitis ( a genetic skin disease ) and thyroid problems.
  3. Over exercising a young adult is one of the leading causes ( along with over feeding ) of hip dysplasia and other skeletal failures.
  4. Hip dysplasia is most common among larger breeds of dogs, especially German shepherds, rotweillers, Labrador retrievers, golden retrievers, mastiffs, and Saint Bernards.
  5. Methods Total hip arthroplasty was used for treatment of adult hip dysplasia in 30 patients ( 33 hips ).

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