Inclination and Anteversion of Collum Femoris in Hip Dysplasia and Coxarthritis

Abstract

Madsen, J.S. and E. Svalastoga: Inclination and anteversion ofcollum femorisin hip dysplasia and coxarthritis. Acta vet. scand. 1994, 35, 115-119.–Femoral neck angles were measured radiographically in 41 dogs examined for hip dysplasia. Steep femoral neck inclination was found to be a phenomenon of hip dysplasia and coxofemoral joint laxity. The altered biomechanics of a steep femoral neck inclination may be a factor in the pathogenesis of hip dysplasia and secondary osteoarthritis.