Not exact matches
Total Hip Replacement in the
Dysplastic Hip: The
Use of Cementless Acetabular Components Adnan Faraj, MRCS, Wright P, FRCS Department...
Using a seven point scoring system, hips are scored as normal (excellent, good, fair), borderline
dysplastic, or
dysplastic (mild, moderate, severe).
Dysplastic dogs generally are not
used for breeding, but may lead long, happy lives.
However, a
dysplastic dog should not be
used for breeding or strenuous sport such as agility, hunting, sledding, lure coursing, or herding.
According to the latest OFA statistics (2012), with 577 Staffords having been evaluated
using hip x-rays, 17.2 % are rated abnormal (
dysplastic), and 80.4 % have both hips graded normal.
Often animals have been
used for breeding before they reach this age leading to the perpetuation of
dysplastic lineages.
The
dysplastic dog should not be
used for breeding.
The British Veterinary Association / Kennel Club scoring method is one of several measures
used to assess the genetic propensity of potential breeding stock for
dysplastic changes to the hips based on radiographic examination.