{"id":33,"date":"2020-06-01T20:56:47","date_gmt":"2020-06-01T20:56:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.globalvetspecialists.org\/blog\/?p=33"},"modified":"2022-04-21T15:45:59","modified_gmt":"2022-04-21T15:45:59","slug":"how-is-hip-dysplasia-treated-in-dogs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.globalvetspecialists.org\/blog\/how-is-hip-dysplasia-treated-in-dogs\/","title":{"rendered":"How is Hip Dysplasia Treated in Dogs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalvetspecialists.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Hip dysplasia<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> in dogs of varying sizes and breeds is one of the most common causes of hind limb lameness. The condition occurs when the ball does not fit tightly inside its socket, causing abnormal joint laxity or looseness that, without treatment, will worsen over time. Inflammation and joint damage are common if hip dysplasia is left untreated. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Although treatment options will depend on the condition\u2019s severity, the breed\/size, and age of your four-legged friend, the best course of action is to contact a veterinary surgeon at the first\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalvetspecialists.org\/blog\/common-signs-of-canine-hip-dysplasia\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">signs of hip dysplasia<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Common Treatment Options<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Conservative Management<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There are a few conservative management options, including lifestyle modifications and anti-inflammatory medications, for treating the symptoms of hip dysplasia. This option is usually attempted when mild hip dysplasia or osteoarthritis is first made. Conservative management may slow the condition\u2019s progression, but will not cure it and when considered long-term, can be quite costly. Alternative options, such as surgical intervention, should be considered if the disorder is advanced or bilateral.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Surgical Intervention<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If, after a complete exam and discussion with one of Global Veterinary Specialists\u2019 veterinary surgeons, your dog is found to be an excellent candidate for surgery, then a Total Hip Replacement (THR) may be a viable option. The damaged head of the femur and acetabulum are both replaced with an artificial one, called a prosthesis, during total hip replacement. THR has been highly successful for canines and felines with hip dysplasia and other forms of advanced osteoarthritis in reestablishing normal\/pain-free function.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Schedule an Appointment Today<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalvetspecialists.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Global Veterinary Specialists<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0recognizes that dogs and cats encounter orthopedic injuries, disabling difficulties, and diseases that can affect their quality of life. Each GVS veterinary surgeon has more than twenty years of experience dealing with the most complex problems that arise. We are teachers, mentors, inventors, clinical researchers, and surgeons driven to achieve excellence for every animal.\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalvetspecialists.org\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Contact us today<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> to learn how we can help restore your four-legged family member\u2019s quality of life.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hip dysplasia in dogs of varying sizes and breeds is one of the most common causes of hind limb lameness. The condition occurs when the ball does not fit tightly inside its socket, causing abnormal joint laxity or looseness that, without treatment, will worsen over time. 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