Overview: Canine elbow dysplasia (ED) is a disease of the elbows of dogs caused by growth disturbances in the elbow joint. There are a number of theories as to the exact cause of the disease that include defects [...]
CANINE UNICOMPARTMENTAL ELBOW RESURFACING-CUE Osteoarthritis can be caused by coronoid disease or other elbow dysplasia forms. The result of this can be losing all cartilage on surfaces that bear weight of medial joint structures. Ultimately, it can result in [...]
P.A.U.L. - Proximal Abducting Ulnar Osteotomy Elbow Dysplasia & Medial Compartment Disease One of the most common causes of fore limb lameness in the dog is Elbow Dysplasia. Elbow Dysplasia is a generic term meaning arthritis in the elbow [...]
Overview: Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) can cause instability or a loose-fitting hip joint as they grow. Symptoms of hip pain, joint changes and limb dysfunction are caused by hip joint laxity. If the femoral head (the ball part [...]
Overview: The patella, or kneecap, is a small bone buried in the tendon of the extensor muscles (the quadriceps muscles) of the thigh. The patella normally rides in a groove within the femur (thigh bone) in the knee. [...]
Overview: Osteoarthritis, abbreviated as OA, affects approximately 25% of dogs. These dogs experience either a loss of the cartilage that is found between joints or damage to this cartilage. Normally this cartilage protects the bones whilst movement or bending [...]
