Hip Dysplasia
On February 28th 2013 Cooper was diagnosed with Hip Dysplasia. We raised the money through various organizations to get his tests done, But unfortunately by this time it was to late for surgery. He will have to wait until he is older and it is a necessity. This page will talk about hip dysplasia and the importance of having the surgery done at a very young age.
ASPCA Article on Hip Dysplasia
Hip Dysplasia
What Is Hip Dysplasia?
Hip dysplasia is an inherited condition resulting from an improperly
formed hip joint. Because the joint is loose, the dog's leg bone moves around
too much, causing painful wear and tear.
How Can I Tell if My Dog Has Hip Dysplasia?
Some cases of hip dysplasia are so mild there are no symptoms, but if
your dog seems stiff or sore in the hips when getting up, if he seems hesitant
to exercise, stand on his hind legs or climb stairs, or if he’s limping or
bunny-hopping, a visit to the vet is in order.
When Do Dogs Develop Hip Dysplasia?
Each case is different, depending on the dog. Hip dysplasia can begin to
develop in puppies of five months old and worsen as they age—or not show up at
all until a dog has reached geriatric years. In many cases, though, the
condition becomes visible in dogs in their middle or later years.
How Is Hip Dysplasia Diagnosed?
An evaluation for hip dysplasia will likely include a physical
examination, radiographs and manual tests on your dog’s hip.
Which Dogs Are Prone to Hip Dysplasia?
Hip dysplasia commonly affects larger breeds of dogs, including German
shepherds, Rottweilers, retrievers, Great Danes and St. Bernards. However, dogs
of all breeds and all sizes are susceptible to this inherited condition.
How Can Hip Dysplasia Be Treated?
Because hip dysplasia is caused by an inherited defect, there are no
products that can prevent its development. There are several surgical options,
including a complete hip replacement. However, a combination of healthy diet,
maintaining a normal weight, exercise, massage, warm and dry sleeping areas,
joint supplements, anti-inflammatories and pain-relieving medication can help
manage the condition. Your vet will help you with a daily pain-relieving program
that is right for your dog.
Should Dogs with Hip Dysplasia Exercise?
Talk to your dog’s veterinarian about a good exercise program. Walking
and moderate running can help strengthen the muscles around the joint. Your vet
may recommend that you try for two 20-minute walks each day—just be sure to let
your dog set the pace. As a general rule, it’s smart to avoid jumping or running
for long distances. If you can, consider letting your dog swim for
exercise—swimming is excellent for the muscles surrounding his joints.
Can Proper Diet Help Alleviate Symptoms of Hip Dysplasia?
Weight plays an important role in the comfort of your dog’s hips. Extra
weight can add stress to hip joints, so make sure your dog is on a healthy diet,
especially if he's a large breed. You can work with your vet to find the right
eating regimen for your dog.
What Else Can I Do to Ease My Dog’s Pain?
Talk to your vet about the following tips:
1. Apply a warm water bottle for 15 min twice a day
2. Massage the muscles around his hip joints, gently rubbing in a circular
motion with your fingertips for ten minutes at the most. (Pay attention to
his response. If massage seems to irritate your dog’s hip, don’t
continue.)
3. Buffered aspirin may take the pain away, too, but speak with your vet first
about proper dosage, administration and side effects. There are many newer
prescription painkillers available as well to help keep your dog pain-free
4. Keep your dog out of damp, chilly weather.
5. Provide traction on slippery floors: Dogs with hip dysplasia often have a
hard time on slippery floors, so lay carpet down, and if he needs to climb
stairs or jump up into the car, a carpeted ramp will make it a lot easier
on him.
6. Provide a firm, orthopedic bed for your dog.
What Are Some Other Health Issues Associated With Hip Dysplasia?
When a dog has hip dysplasia, the looseness of the hip can cause painful
wear and tear on the joint that can result in arthritis. So if your dog has hip
dysplasia, it’s important to keep up a daily regimen to relieve pain and help
prevent the condition from progressing.
What Is Hip Dysplasia?
Hip dysplasia is an inherited condition resulting from an improperly
formed hip joint. Because the joint is loose, the dog's leg bone moves around
too much, causing painful wear and tear.
How Can I Tell if My Dog Has Hip Dysplasia?
Some cases of hip dysplasia are so mild there are no symptoms, but if
your dog seems stiff or sore in the hips when getting up, if he seems hesitant
to exercise, stand on his hind legs or climb stairs, or if he’s limping or
bunny-hopping, a visit to the vet is in order.
When Do Dogs Develop Hip Dysplasia?
Each case is different, depending on the dog. Hip dysplasia can begin to
develop in puppies of five months old and worsen as they age—or not show up at
all until a dog has reached geriatric years. In many cases, though, the
condition becomes visible in dogs in their middle or later years.
How Is Hip Dysplasia Diagnosed?
An evaluation for hip dysplasia will likely include a physical
examination, radiographs and manual tests on your dog’s hip.
Which Dogs Are Prone to Hip Dysplasia?
Hip dysplasia commonly affects larger breeds of dogs, including German
shepherds, Rottweilers, retrievers, Great Danes and St. Bernards. However, dogs
of all breeds and all sizes are susceptible to this inherited condition.
How Can Hip Dysplasia Be Treated?
Because hip dysplasia is caused by an inherited defect, there are no
products that can prevent its development. There are several surgical options,
including a complete hip replacement. However, a combination of healthy diet,
maintaining a normal weight, exercise, massage, warm and dry sleeping areas,
joint supplements, anti-inflammatories and pain-relieving medication can help
manage the condition. Your vet will help you with a daily pain-relieving program
that is right for your dog.
Should Dogs with Hip Dysplasia Exercise?
Talk to your dog’s veterinarian about a good exercise program. Walking
and moderate running can help strengthen the muscles around the joint. Your vet
may recommend that you try for two 20-minute walks each day—just be sure to let
your dog set the pace. As a general rule, it’s smart to avoid jumping or running
for long distances. If you can, consider letting your dog swim for
exercise—swimming is excellent for the muscles surrounding his joints.
Can Proper Diet Help Alleviate Symptoms of Hip Dysplasia?
Weight plays an important role in the comfort of your dog’s hips. Extra
weight can add stress to hip joints, so make sure your dog is on a healthy diet,
especially if he's a large breed. You can work with your vet to find the right
eating regimen for your dog.
What Else Can I Do to Ease My Dog’s Pain?
Talk to your vet about the following tips:
1. Apply a warm water bottle for 15 min twice a day
2. Massage the muscles around his hip joints, gently rubbing in a circular
motion with your fingertips for ten minutes at the most. (Pay attention to
his response. If massage seems to irritate your dog’s hip, don’t
continue.)
3. Buffered aspirin may take the pain away, too, but speak with your vet first
about proper dosage, administration and side effects. There are many newer
prescription painkillers available as well to help keep your dog pain-free
4. Keep your dog out of damp, chilly weather.
5. Provide traction on slippery floors: Dogs with hip dysplasia often have a
hard time on slippery floors, so lay carpet down, and if he needs to climb
stairs or jump up into the car, a carpeted ramp will make it a lot easier
on him.
6. Provide a firm, orthopedic bed for your dog.
What Are Some Other Health Issues Associated With Hip Dysplasia?
When a dog has hip dysplasia, the looseness of the hip can cause painful
wear and tear on the joint that can result in arthritis. So if your dog has hip
dysplasia, it’s important to keep up a daily regimen to relieve pain and help
prevent the condition from progressing.
Surgery Options
Triple Pelvic Ostectomy
Femoral head and neck ostectomy, total hip replacement and DARthroplasty are all procedures which normally are performed on mature to older dogs in which signs and symptoms of arthritic changes associated with canine hip dysplasia are already present, although it is recommended that DARthroplasty be performed prior to severe arthritic changes occurring.
Triple pelvic ostectomy, on the other hand, is usually performed on young dogs ranging from 8-18 months of age in which hip dysplasia is present but arthritic changes have not started to occur.
In a triple pelvic ostectomy, the acetabulum (the socket portion of the hip joint) is cut free of the rest of the pelvic, repositioned so that the head of
the femur fits more properly inside of the acetabulum, and then the acetabulum is put back in place using bone plates and screws.
DARthroplasty
DARthroplasty essentially involves rebuilding the hip socket (the dorsal acetabular rim) and deepening the socket with the intent of improving the
confirmation of the hip joint and making it more difficult for the femur to "slip out" of the hip joint. This is accomplished by taking bone grafts from
other areas of the pelvis and using the grafts to extend the rim of the acetabulum.
Total Hip Replacement
The total hip replacement effectively removes the deformed dysplastic hip joint and replaces the joint with a prostetic device. Total hip replacement is effective in the relief of pain caused by hip dysplasia in the dog.
Femoral Head and Neck Ostectomy
Femoral head and neck ostectomy is one of the most commonly performed surgeries for canine hip dysplasia. Femoral head and neck ostectomy involves surgically removing the head and neck of the femur, effectively removing the ball portion of the ball-and-socket joint which makes up the normal hip joint.
Following removal of the head and neck of the femur, a false joint forms and eventually becomes less painful for the dog than the deformed hip joint in its original state.
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Femoral head and neck ostectomy, total hip replacement and DARthroplasty are all procedures which normally are performed on mature to older dogs in which signs and symptoms of arthritic changes associated with canine hip dysplasia are already present, although it is recommended that DARthroplasty be performed prior to severe arthritic changes occurring.
Triple pelvic ostectomy, on the other hand, is usually performed on young dogs ranging from 8-18 months of age in which hip dysplasia is present but arthritic changes have not started to occur.
In a triple pelvic ostectomy, the acetabulum (the socket portion of the hip joint) is cut free of the rest of the pelvic, repositioned so that the head of
the femur fits more properly inside of the acetabulum, and then the acetabulum is put back in place using bone plates and screws.
DARthroplasty
DARthroplasty essentially involves rebuilding the hip socket (the dorsal acetabular rim) and deepening the socket with the intent of improving the
confirmation of the hip joint and making it more difficult for the femur to "slip out" of the hip joint. This is accomplished by taking bone grafts from
other areas of the pelvis and using the grafts to extend the rim of the acetabulum.
Total Hip Replacement
The total hip replacement effectively removes the deformed dysplastic hip joint and replaces the joint with a prostetic device. Total hip replacement is effective in the relief of pain caused by hip dysplasia in the dog.
Femoral Head and Neck Ostectomy
Femoral head and neck ostectomy is one of the most commonly performed surgeries for canine hip dysplasia. Femoral head and neck ostectomy involves surgically removing the head and neck of the femur, effectively removing the ball portion of the ball-and-socket joint which makes up the normal hip joint.
Following removal of the head and neck of the femur, a false joint forms and eventually becomes less painful for the dog than the deformed hip joint in its original state.
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Hip Dysplasia Costs
Costs of Hip Dysplasia Surgery
The average costs of a canine hip dysplasia surgery may be around $1,500. per-side for the less invasive TPO Surgery and up to $3,000 per-side for Total Hip Replacement. However, there may be price variations which will be determined by:
1. The complexity of the surgery, whether one or both of the components of
the hip will be replaced
2. The materials used for the hip replacement; titanium is the most expensive
option, plastic is much cheaper
3. The age of the dog; in senior dogs the surgery may be more risky and
the vet may charge extra
4. The fees of the vet, which may vary according to his skills,
experience and location
Additional Costs
In addition to the quoted price you should expect a few more charges for:
1. A consultation fee, can range between $50 and $200 (note that not all vets
charge a fee for an initial consultation)
2. Blood tests and x-rays, which can add up to $300, if there are numerous
tests involved
3. Anesthesia, sometimes may be included in the price
4. The costs involved in keeping the dog at the hospital (for two to five
days on average)
5. Painkillers that are necessary post surgery,
which can be up to $50
Note that some vets will give you a quote with all costs involved, while
others will only quote you on their surgery fees, not including the rest of the
costs. Make sure to clarify.
Read more: How
Much Does Dog Hip Dysplasia Surgery Cost? - VetInfo
The average costs of a canine hip dysplasia surgery may be around $1,500. per-side for the less invasive TPO Surgery and up to $3,000 per-side for Total Hip Replacement. However, there may be price variations which will be determined by:
1. The complexity of the surgery, whether one or both of the components of
the hip will be replaced
2. The materials used for the hip replacement; titanium is the most expensive
option, plastic is much cheaper
3. The age of the dog; in senior dogs the surgery may be more risky and
the vet may charge extra
4. The fees of the vet, which may vary according to his skills,
experience and location
Additional Costs
In addition to the quoted price you should expect a few more charges for:
1. A consultation fee, can range between $50 and $200 (note that not all vets
charge a fee for an initial consultation)
2. Blood tests and x-rays, which can add up to $300, if there are numerous
tests involved
3. Anesthesia, sometimes may be included in the price
4. The costs involved in keeping the dog at the hospital (for two to five
days on average)
5. Painkillers that are necessary post surgery,
which can be up to $50
Note that some vets will give you a quote with all costs involved, while
others will only quote you on their surgery fees, not including the rest of the
costs. Make sure to clarify.
Read more: How
Much Does Dog Hip Dysplasia Surgery Cost? - VetInfo