Sentences with phrase «measures joint laxity»
The screening tool measures joint laxity (looseness) of the hips through a series of three radiographs.
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Dr. Callahan is certified to perform PennHIP radiographs, which is a novel way to assess, measure and interpret hip joint laxity in dogs and cats.
Hip joint laxity as measured by the DI is strongly correlated with the future development of osteoarthritis.
This program, called PennHIP (University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program), measures hip joint laxity and can accurately predict the onset of degenerative joint disease in dogs as young as 16 weeks of age.
Tests include OFA (hip x-ray certification), CERF (Canine Eye Registry Foundation), Penn - Hip (hip joint laxity), SAS (subaortic stenosis, a heart defect common to some popular breeds), thyroid and other measures.
The PennHIP method is a novel way to assess, measure and interpret hip joint laxity.