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Hip dysplasia (canine) — Hip dysplasia is a disease that, in its more severe form, can eventually cause crippling lameness and painful arthritis of the joints. It is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. It can be found in many animals and… … Wikipedia
Hip dysplasia (human) — This article describes hip dysplasia in humans. For hip dysplasia in animals, see Hip dysplasia (canine). Hip dysplasia (human) Classification and external resources Congenital dislocation of the left hip in an elderly person. Closed arrow marks… … Wikipedia
hip dysplasia — Vet. Pathol. a genetic disorder, typically affecting young dogs of medium to large sized breeds, characterized by alteration and malformation of the hip joint. * * * ▪ medical disorder in dogs, abnormal development of the hip joint on one… … Universalium
hip dysplasia — Vet. Pathol. a genetic disorder, typically affecting young dogs of medium to large sized breeds, characterized by alteration and malformation of the hip joint … Useful english dictionary
Hip replacement (animal) — Hip replacement surgery can be performed on animals, (notably dogs) as well as humans. This article discusses hip replacement surgery in animals.OverviewHip replacement is a proven surgery in animals, notably dogs. It is usually performed, as in… … Wikipedia
Hip score — Hip scoring is a procedure used to determine the degree of hip dysplasia in dogs and other animals and reporting the findings in a standard way.The hip score is the sum of the points awarded for each of nine radiographic tures of both hip… … Wikipedia
canine hip dysplasia — a bone disorder seen in dogs, particularly in large breeds, in which it may be hereditary; the acetabulum is shallow, the femoral head may be deformed or small, and there is excessive movement at the hip joint, which eventually becomes inflamed… … Medical dictionary
dysplasia — dysplastic /dis plas tik/, adj. /dis play zheuh, zhee euh, zee euh/, n. Pathol. abnormal growth or development of cells, tissue, bone, or an organ. [1930 35; DYS + PLASIA] * * * Abnormal formation of a bodily structure or tissue, usually bone,… … Universalium
Hip — For other uses of the term, see hip (disambiguation). Hip (anatomy) Bones of the hip Latin coxa Gray s … Wikipedia
Dysplasia, congenital hip — The abnormal formation of the hip joint in which the ball at the top of the thighbone (the femoral head) is not stable within the socket (the acetabulum). The ligaments of the hip joint may also be loose and stretched. The degree of instability… … Medical dictionary
