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