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      Hip luxation (HLX)

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      • View:
        Lateral and VD

      • Defining characteristics:
        Indicates the presence of coxofemoral luxation or displacement of the femoral head from the acetabulum

      • Common differential diagnoses:
        Trauma (fall, vehicular), hip dysplasia

      • Helpful additional data:
        Was there a fall or any known trauma?  Has there been any limping or pain?

      • Commonly associated diagnostics:
        Consider *SignalCare MDB in advance of medical or surgical therapy.

      • Commonly associated treatments:
        Request immediate analgesia, consider setting up bandage support, discuss surgical options (FHO), consider cage confinement, and discuss anti-anxiety medications to keep the patient calm

      • Commonly associated home care:
        Based on treatment, cage rest vs. surgery

       

      *SignalCare MDB = CBC/Chemistry/Urinalysis/Thoracic ultrasound/Abdominal ultrasound