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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