Unilateral hip dysplasia (one bad hip)

[Denise Wall]

On one of my canine genetics lists, unilateral hip dysplasia and whether it's real hip dysplasia or genetic is being discussed. This link provides a possible explanation

 

http://www.dogstuff.info/transitional_vert...nt_lanting.html

 

 

An excerpt from the link:

 

"In orthopedic lingo, the condition of asymmetrical (without symmetry) pelvic attachment of the last vertebrae before the sacrum, is called APA. The condition of transitional vertebral segments is referred to as TVS. The fact that TVS and APA are associated with unilateral HD or differences in the severity of one side vs. the other, is why the OFA looks for these signs and requires a full picture of the pelvis be included on each hip radiograph submitted for evaluation/certification..."

 

Denise

[Valhalla]

Originally posted by C Denise Wall:

On one of my canine genetics lists, unilateral hip dysplasia and whether it's real hip dysplasia or genetic is being discussed.

It is very interesting that the study found that, in most cases, transitional vertebrae are found in dysplastic dogs. Might this information be something for OFA to consider when reading xrays in the future?

 

Thanks for passing this on!