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Hip dysplasia facts for kids

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Bilateral hip dysplasia

Hip dysplasia is the incorrect growth of the hip socket in dogs that, at its worst, can cause painful arthritis of the joints and it can stop a dog from being able to walk. It can be found in many animals and sometimes in people, but is seen most with dogs usually in larger breeds.

Images for kids

  • Hip dysplasia - schematic

    Types of misalignments of femur head to socket in hip dysplasia. A: Normal. B: Dysplasia. C: Subluxation. D: Luxation

  • Ultrasound Scan ND 0114142455 1429140 crop

    Hip ultrasound

  • Dislocated hip

    X-Ray Image showing hip dysplasia in a baby

  • Saeugling mit angelegter spreizhose

    Baby wearing a Pavlik harness

  • Pavlik

    Diagram of Pavlik harness

  • Frejka

    Diagram of Frejka pillow

  • Tractie

    Traction

See also

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