Hip dysplasia facts for kids

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

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

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  Hip ultrasound

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  X-Ray Image showing hip dysplasia in a baby

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  Baby wearing a Pavlik harness

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  Diagram of Pavlik harness

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  Diagram of Frejka pillow

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  Traction

See also

In Spanish: Subluxación de cadera para niños