Orthopedics and orthopedic surgery
Thanks to our different sections, you will find here the health information sheets for your new four-legged friend!
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Rupture of the anterior cruciate ligamentList item 1The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a ligament in the knee that provides stability to the joint. It avoids the abnormal advance of the tibia during support. It crosses the posterior cruciate ligament which prevents the recoil of the tibia during support. Their respective position explains their name: the cruciate ligaments. ...
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Hip dysplasia in dogsList item 2What is hip dysplasia in dogs? Hip dysplasia in dogs is a disease of the bone skeleton. It consists of a progressive malformation of the hip which can appear throughout the life of a dog. The starting point is excessive laxity of this joint causing play and abnormal instability of the joint (subluxation), which modifies the stresses passing through the hip causing its inflammation and progressive lesions of the joints. cartilages, ligaments and bones that constitute it. Irremediably, secondary osteoarthritis develops. ...
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Osteoarthritis in dogsList item 3Osteoarthritis is a chronic condition that manifests itself in persistent pain in the joints, caused by the abnormal wear and tear of the cartilage and the entire joint. It is a very common condition in dogs, and its incidence increases with age. It is a pathology very often under-diagnosed in cats. The joints most commonly affected in dogs are the knee, hip and elbow. However, other joints, such as the shoulder, carpus and tarsus can also be affected. Osteoarthritis is a degeneration of the cartilage of the affected joint.
