Pet insurance often covers treatment, but there are exclusions.

A dog’s hips carry the load of a lifetime of running, playing and jumping. And unfortunately, faulty hip joints are a common condition for many dogs. While genetics are an underlying cause of abnormal ...

Hip Dysplasia, a condition where the hip joint bones fail to align properly, can impact people of all ages. Symptoms include pain, stiffness, and an increased risk of dislocations. Treatment options ...

Many animals and people experience chronic joint pain. In dogs, a common source of joint pain is hip dysplasia, a developmental defect of the hip joint. Implantation of gold into the soft tissues ...

The question of what to do with newborns with mild hip dysplasia remains controversial because many cases will resolve with no intervention. Recently, a decision analysis was published in The Journal ...

Avascular necrosis is a type of osteonecrosis resulting from a disruption in blood supply to the proximal femur and is a major complication associated with developmental hip dysplasia.

Hip showing moderate dysplasia. Arrows point to the acetabulum. Copyright ©Carol Davila University Pressa Authors review the spectrum of developmental dysplasia of ...

Arthritis and hip dysplasia can have devastating effects on our four-legged friends, especially when these maladies occur at an early age. It is heartbreaking seeing a young dog, full of life and ...

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A girl who spent the first two years of her of her life with her legs in a harness and casts has had her story turned into a children's book. Athena was diagnosed with a severe form of hip dysplasia ...