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Slipped capital femoral epiphysis; Other names: Slipped upper femoral epiphysis, coxa vara adolescentium, SCFE, SUFE: X-ray showing a slipped capital femoral epiphysis, before and after surgical fixation. Specialty: Orthopedic surgery Symptoms: Groin pain, referred knee and thigh pain, waddling gait, restricted range of motion of leg: Usual ...
A limp is a type of asymmetric abnormality of the gait.Limping may be caused by pain, weakness, neuromuscular imbalance, or a skeletal deformity. The most common underlying cause of a painful limp is physical trauma; however, in the absence of trauma, other serious causes, such as septic arthritis or slipped capital femoral epiphysis, may be present.
In early skeletal development, a common physis serves the greater trochanter and the capital femoral epiphysis. This physis divides as growth continues in a balance that favors the capital epiphysis and creates a normal neck shaft angle (angle between the femoral shaft and the neck). The corresponding angle at maturity is 135 ± 7 degrees.
A luxating patella isn’t fatal on its own, and dogs can live a full life with a mild luxating patella. Arthritis is a natural consequence of a luxating patella, and can cause dogs to be very ...
Skin conditions in dogs are very common, so it's important to recognize the symptoms and understand the factors that cause them. Dr. Rebecca MacMillan, a vet with over 15 years of experience, says ...
Older dogs, similar to this 10-year-old Neapolitan Mastiff, often grow grey hairs on their muzzles, and some dogs grow grey hair all over. Not all dogs gain grey hair when aging. Aging in dogs varies from breed to breed, and affects the dog's health and physical ability. As with humans, advanced years often bring changes in a dog's ability to ...
Canine epileptoid cramping syndrome (CECS), previously known as Spike's disease, is a hereditary dog disease initially found in Border Terriers and has since been documented in many other dog breeds including Labrador Retrievers and Chihuahuas, with similarities to canine epilepsy.
Unfortunately, liver shunts can significantly affect a dog’s life expectancy. Factors such as the underlying cause, how severe the shunt is, and the effectiveness of treatment all influence how ...