El Pennhip modificado y la sinfisiodesis juvenil pubiana como prevención de displasia de cadera canina en las Fuerzas Armadas

Abstract

Introduction: Canine hip dysplasia is the main clinic cause of exclusion of dogs from training programs in the Armed Forces and Police Corps so it is important to make an early selection of this pathology. Objective: To determine the efficiency of the modified Penn-Hip method and the juvenile pubic symphysiodesis as a way of preventing canine hip dysplasia development. Material and method: Ambispective descriptive study which compares the percentage of canine hip dysplasia between a historical cohort and a prospective cohort after the instauration of a screening and surgical prophylactic program. Results: The percentage of canine hip dysplasia from the historical cohort doubled the one from the prospective cohort after carrying out the program, obtaining statistically significance differences (OR: 2,20; IC 95%: 1,03-4,67). Conclusions: Implementation of a screening and prophylactic program of canine hip dysplasia is needed to improve work-suited canine production in the Armed Forces and Police Corps.