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      Hip osteoarthritis (HOA)

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      • Defining characteristics:
        Hip joint instability with or without degenerative changes, osteophyte formation on the neck of the femur, irregular acetabular margins, coxofemoral subluxation

      • Common differential diagnoses:
        Hip osteoarthritis, hip dysplasia
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      • Helpful additional data:
        Has there been any limping or pain? Has the patient been slow to rise or lie down? Has there been trouble with the stairs?

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

      • Commonly associated treatments:
        Discuss analgesia, discuss cage confinement, discuss surgical options, discuss weight management and lifestyle changes, joint supplements

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

       

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