{"id":1716,"date":"2013-09-01T00:00:09","date_gmt":"2013-09-01T00:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centredmv.switch.makemagik.com\/elbow-dysplasia-in-dogs-diagnosis-and-treatment-options\/"},"modified":"2025-03-11T14:52:52","modified_gmt":"2025-03-11T14:52:52","slug":"elbow-dysplasia-in-dogs-diagnosis-and-treatment-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centredmvet.com\/en\/elbow-dysplasia-in-dogs-diagnosis-and-treatment-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Elbow dysplasia in dogs: Diagnosis and treatment options"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;text-lead-blog&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Introduction<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">elbow dysplasia<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">  is a common disease affecting dogs, particularly large breeds. The condition usually develops in young, growing dogs and progresses throughout their lives, causing pain, lameness and degenerative changes in the elbow joint. The origins of elbow dysplasia lie in    <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">multifactorial<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">but the main factor remains genetic <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">genetic<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This article explains the main types of elbow dysplasia, diagnostic methods and treatment options available to general veterinarians. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span>[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=&#8221;1442&#8243; image_size=&#8221;full&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;entrance&#8221; animation=&#8221;None&#8221; animation_movement_type=&#8221;transform_y&#8221; hover_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; alignment=&#8221;&#8221; border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; box_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; image_loading=&#8221;default&#8221; max_width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width_mobile=&#8221;default&#8221;][divider line_type=&#8221;No Line&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<h2><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Types of Elbow Dysplasia<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":281,\"335559739\":281}\"> <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Elbow dysplasia can take many forms, affecting the joint at different levels. Here are the most common conditions: <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":0,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769242\":[65533,0],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"%1.\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Non-union of the anconeal process<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> The anconeal process does not fuse properly with the rest of the ulna during growth.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":0,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769242\":[65533,0],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"%1.\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fragmentation of the medial coronoid process (FPCM)<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> A small portion of the coronoid process fractures, causing inflammation and pain.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol>\n<li data-leveltext=\"%1.\" data-font=\"Aptos\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":0,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769242\":[65533,0],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"%1.\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Joint incongruence<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> The ulna and radius are not the same length, resulting in joint instability.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These conditions can appear individually or in combination in the same dog, aggravating symptoms and disease progression.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Predisposed breeds<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":281,\"335559739\":281}\"> <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Certain breeds of dog are more likely to develop elbow dysplasia due to their size and genetic predisposition. Breeds most affected include : <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Labrador Retriever<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Golden Retriever<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">German Shepherd<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mastiff<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rottweiler<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Saint-Bernard<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bernese Mountain Dog<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Symptoms of Elbow Dysplasia<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":281,\"335559739\":281}\"> <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dogs with elbow dysplasia generally present the following symptoms:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"8\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lameness<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> More marked after exercise or on rising, lameness can worsen over time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"9\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Joint pain<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Inflammation caused by joint degeneration leads to pain during movement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"10\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reduced range of motion<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Elbow mobility is reduced by progressive damage to the joint.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"11\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Exercise intolerance<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Over time, dogs may become incapable of prolonged physical activity or even regular walks.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Symptoms can appear as early as 5 months of age, but some symptoms only become visible later, between the ages of 2 and 5.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Diagnosis of Elbow Dysplasia<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":281,\"335559739\":281}\"> <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Visit <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">diagnosis<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> is based on several tests, including :<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"12\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clinical examination<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Clinical examination: Identification of lameness and elbow pain.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"13\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">X-rays<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Used to visualize bone anomalies such as non-union of the anconeal process.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{\"335552541\":1,\"335559685\":720,\"335559991\":360,\"469769226\":\"Symbol\",\"469769242\":[8226],\"469777803\":\"left\",\"469777804\":\"\uf0b7\",\"469777815\":\"hybridMultilevel\"}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"14\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Arthroscopy or CT scan<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> To confirm the presence of fragmentation of the coronoid process or joint incongruence.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":0,\"335559739\":0}\"> <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">These techniques enable a precise diagnosis to be made and the extent of lesions to be determined.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Processing options<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":281,\"335559739\":281}\"> <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Treatment of elbow dysplasia depends on the severity of the lesions. The main treatment options are as follows: <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"4\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fragmentation of the medial coronoid process (FPCM)<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":319,\"335559739\":319}\"> <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Arthroscopy is generally recommended to remove the bone fragment and improve joint comfort. This helps to reduce inflammation and delay the progression of osteoarthritis. Medical treatment, including    <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">anti-inflammatories<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">physiotherapy<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In addition to these treatments, other therapies are used to slow the progression of osteoarthritis.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"4\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Non-union of the ancon\u00e9 process<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":319,\"335559739\":319}\"> <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In dogs under 10 months of age, surgical <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">surgical fixation<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> of the anconeal process, combined with <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ulnar osteotomy<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">  to correct incongruence, is recommended. In cases of advanced dysplasia with severe osteoarthrosis, the ununited anconeal process is removed to relieve pain. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h3 aria-level=\"4\"><b><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Joint incongruence<\/span><\/i><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":319,\"335559739\":319}\"> <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ulnar osteotomy<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> corrects radio-ulnar incongruence by adjusting the length of the ulna in relation to the radius.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Post-operative management and prognosis<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":281,\"335559739\":281}\"> <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After surgery, a period of <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">rest<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">  is necessary, usually with leash walks and wound care. The   <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">physiotherapy<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> plays a key role in improving mobility, strengthening muscles and limiting joint ankylosis.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The prognosis varies according to the dog&#8217;s age and the severity of the lesions. Dogs treated early generally have a better prognosis, with a marked reduction in lameness and improved joint comfort. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}\"> <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"3\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Conclusion<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"134245418\":true,\"134245529\":true,\"335559738\":281,\"335559739\":281}\"> <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">elbow dysplasia<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">  is a complex joint disease that requires early management and accurate diagnosis to offer canine patients a better quality of life. General veterinarians should be alert to symptoms in predisposed breeds, and consider advanced diagnostic techniques such as arthroscopy to confirm the diagnosis. 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