Hip luxation (HLX)

• 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