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The PennHIP method of predicting canine hip dysplasia
Author(s) -
Guilliard Mike
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
in practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.211
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 2042-7689
pISSN - 0263-841X
DOI - 10.1136/inp.f7486
Subject(s) - hip dysplasia , medicine , dysplasia , population , orthodontics , surgery , physical therapy , radiography , environmental health
Perfect hip joints are rarely found in the dog population as some degree of canine hip dysplasia is present in most dogs. In this article, the theory and methodology of the PennHIP technique is described and compared with the British Veterinary Association/Kennel Club Hip Dysplasia Scheme.