Canine hip dysplasia is a genetic, progressive disease associated with
abnormal joint structure, causing laxity of the muscles, connective tissue, and ligaments that normally support the hip joint and keep it in place.
Hip dysplasia means there is
an abnormal joint structure in the hip sockets.
Not exact matches
Hip dysplasia is a condition in which the hip
joints develop an
abnormal structure, which can cause discomfort and movement problems.
However, when these
structures are improperly aligned, the major muscles of the thigh pull towards the inside or medial aspect of the leg, applying
abnormal stress to the knee
joint.