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The usefulness of palpation of joint laxity in puppies as a predictor of hip dysplasia in a guide dog breeding programme
Author(s) -
Wright P. J.,
Mason T. A.
Publication year - 1977
Publication title -
journal of small animal practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.7
H-Index - 67
eISSN - 1748-5827
pISSN - 0022-4510
DOI - 10.1111/j.1748-5827.1977.tb05923.x
Subject(s) - medicine , palpation , hip dysplasia , dysplasia , joint (building) , surgery , radiography , architectural engineering , engineering
The relationship between puppy hip laxity at 6–8 weeks and radiographic hip dysplasia at 12–18 months was investigated. Two methods of hip laxity assessment were studied and compared. A significant positive relationship was found. Using simple statistical and decision theory principles an approach to the application of these results to a selection programme for guide dogs was discussed and performed. The economic value of early examination for hip dysplasia was demonstrated for the situation studied.