Elbow dysplasia

Elbow dysplasia in dogs

Overview

Elbow dysplasia refers to several elbow diseases that result from developmental abnormalities in the elbow joint of growing dogs. The elbow joint is composed of three bones (humerus, radius, and ulna), which should grow to fit together properly. The humerus is the long bone in the foreleg above the elbow.The radius extends from the elbow to the wrist and is the main weight bearing bone of the foreleg. The ulna is parallel to the radius and acts as a lever arm for the extensor muscles in the elbow joint.

Elbow dysplasia in dogs

Overview

Elbow dysplasia refers to several elbow diseases that result from developmental abnormalities in the elbow joint of growing dogs. The elbow joint is composed of three bones (humerus, radius, and ulna), which should grow to fit together properly. The humerus is the long bone in the foreleg above the elbow.The radius extends from the elbow to the wrist and is the main weight bearing bone of the foreleg. The ulna is parallel to the radius and acts as a lever arm for the extensor muscles in the elbow joint.