DQ Magazine Issue 8A

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COMMON NEUROLOGICAL AND ORTHOPAEDIC CONDITIONS - CAN REHABILITATION HELP?

CANINE HIP DYSPLASIA AND REHABILITATION Text | Bianca Rootman Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) is a common condition affecting our canine companions. Hip dysplasia is defined as an “abnormal development of the hip joint, resulting in coxofemoral laxity due to decreased coverage of the femoral head by the acetabulum, and ineffective soft tissue stabilisation of the joint” (in essence, an unstable hip joint!)

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