Glastonbury, CT

(860) 633-8394

Marlborough

(860) 295-3939
Marlborough (860) 295-3939
Glastonbury, CT (860) 633-8394
Marlborough (860) 295-3939
Glastonbury, CT (860) 633-8394

Hip Dysplasia

Image of dog standing.

Hip dysplasia is a congenital disease that, in its more severe form, can eventually cause lameness and painful arthritis of the joints. It is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. It can be found in many animals and, rarely, humans, but is common in many dog breeds, particularly the larger breeds.

In the normal anatomy of the hip joint, the thigh bone (femur) joins the hip in the hip joint, specifically the caput ossis femoris. The almost spherical end of the femur articulates with the hip bone acetabulum, a partly cartilaginous mold into which the caput neatly fits. It is important that the weight of the body is carried on the bony part of the acetabulum, not on the cartilage part, because otherwise the caput can glide out of the acetabulum, which is very painful. Such a condition also may lead to maladaptation of the respective bones and poor articulation of the joint. In dogs, the problem almost always appears by the time the dog is 18 months old. The defect can be anywhere from mild to severely crippling. It can cause severe osteoarthritis eventually.

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HOURS OF OPERATION

Glastonbury Office

Monday

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Tuesday

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wednesday

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thursday

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Friday

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Marlborough Office

Monday

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Tuesday

Closed

Wednesday

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Thursday

Closed

Friday

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Glastonbury Office

Monday
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wednesday
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thursday
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Marlborough Office

Monday
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday
Closed
Friday
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed