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These findings are consistent with avascular necrosis of the femoral head and secondary degenerative joint disease.
 
These findings are consistent with avascular necrosis of the femoral head and secondary degenerative joint disease.
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Secondary generalized degenerative changes of the acetabulum also develop.
 
Secondary generalized degenerative changes of the acetabulum also develop.
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|q3=What would be the most appropriate treatment for this dog?
 
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Femoral head and neck excision is indicated for dogs with pain, lameness, and structural deformity of the femoral head and affords good limb function in approximately 75% of cases.  
 
Femoral head and neck excision is indicated for dogs with pain, lameness, and structural deformity of the femoral head and affords good limb function in approximately 75% of cases.  
  
Management of the dogs during the post-operative convalescent period is critical for a suc cessful outcome as recovery is often prolonged.
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Management of the dogs during the post-operative convalescent period is critical for a successful outcome as recovery is often prolonged.
  
 
Attention should be given to the use of post-operative analgesia and anti-inflammatory drugs.  
 
Attention should be given to the use of post-operative analgesia and anti-inflammatory drugs.  
  
 
Physiotherapy, consisting of passive flexion and extension of the coxofemoral joint, slow walks on a leash and swimming, is also critical to achieving good limb function.
 
Physiotherapy, consisting of passive flexion and extension of the coxofemoral joint, slow walks on a leash and swimming, is also critical to achieving good limb function.
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Ventrodorsal view radiograph of the pelvis of a ten-month-old, male West Highland White Terrier that has a nonweightbearing lameness of the left hindlimb.


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