PennHIP

PennHIP (an acronym for "University of Pennsylvania Hip Improvement Program") is a program which evaluates the quality of the hips in dogs.[1] The program was established at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine in 1993, with the primary objective of reducing the prevalence of hip dysplasia in dogs.[2] To assess a dog's hip joints, three radiographs (x-rays) are taken from different angles while the dog is under general anesthesia.[1] Radiographs are submitted to the PennHIP for assessment, and are assigned a score, called a distraction index.[1] Veterinarians must be trained members of the PennHIP Network in order to take radiographs for these assessments.[1] The scheme is available through veterinarians in the US and Canada.[2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Greer, MA (2014). "PennHIP". Canine Reproduction and Neonatology. CRC Press. p. 24. ISBN 9781498728508.
  2. 1 2 Smith, GK (2000). "Hip dysplasia diagnosis - the use of distraction radiography". In Morgan, JP; Wind, A; Davidson, AP. Hereditary bone and joint diseases in the dog: osteochondroses, hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia. Hannover: Schlütersche. pp. 300–303. ISBN 3-87706-548-1.


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