{"id":475,"date":"2023-04-06T14:30:35","date_gmt":"2023-04-06T13:30:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.southpawvets.co.uk\/?page_id=475"},"modified":"2023-07-04T09:26:49","modified_gmt":"2023-07-04T08:26:49","slug":"elbow-dysplasia-in-dogs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.southpawvets.co.uk\/elbow-dysplasia-in-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"Elbow Dysplasia in Dogs"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Elbow Dysplasia
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What is canine elbow dysplasia?<\/h2>\n

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Elbow dysplasia is a term for a group of conditions which affect the elbow joint when the dog is growing.<\/p>\n

The elbow joint is formed by the humerus, radius and ulna bones. The conditions included under elbow dysplasia are ununited anconeal process (UAP), fragmented medial coronoid process (FMCP), osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) and joint incongruity.<\/p>\n

These can be seen in isolation or in combination. All of these conditions will lead to secondary osteoarthritis developing in the joint.<\/p>\n

Both the primary condition and the secondary osteoarthritis can cause lameness, so early investigation and treatment can be beneficial.<\/p>\n

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Elbow dysplasia is first seen when the dog is growing and signs can be seen from about four months of age. Adults dogs can also present with the disease due to the secondary osteoarthritis that develops in the joint.<\/p>\n

Medium to large breeds are most commonly affected. Breeds with a high incidence of elbow dysplasia include Labrador retrievers, Golden retrievers, Rottweilers, German shepherd dogs, Bernese Mountain Dogs and Dogue de Bordeaux.<\/p>\n

The most common sign of elbow dysplasia is forelimb lameness. This is often worse when the dog gets up from rest or after heavier exercise.<\/p>\n

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