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| Kaerkkaeinen, M.; Wahlberg, C. | |
| Coxofemoral dysplasia in the snow leopard (_Panthera uncia_). A roentgenological evaluation of the coxofemoral joints of 9 snow leopards | |
| 1984 Book Chapter | |
In the canine, the coxofemoral dysplasia, or hip dysplasia, is a commonly occuring developmental disease. It is generally believed to be a polygenic disease, most commonly observed in giant and large breeds, in which there is a deformity in the coxofemoral joints that may be characterized radiographically by a shallow acetabulum, flattening of the femoral head, coxofemoral subluxation, or secondary degenerative joint disease. In the German shepherd dog a heritability index of 0.25 was reported. Hip dysplasia as seen in dogs is rare in cats, although typical cases are occasionally found. In wild felids congential coxofemoral dysplasia have been reported by Brunstein and by Leininger in both cases in snow leopards. |
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