Learning Objectives

1) Understand the 3 Hypotheses :  Canine Hip Dysplasia, OCD, Immune-mediated 
Arthritis.  
2) Learn what normal Range of motion is and how to test.
3) Learn was a positive Ortalani sign is.

3 Hypotheses

1) Joint Laxity

Postive Ortalani sign Left Hip (unable to perform on right hip because of pain)
Range of Motion reduce to 100 degrees
No history of trauma
Reluctance to climb stairs
Uncomfortable sitting down
9 month old Rottie
Disproportionate weight carried on front limbs

2) Joint irregularity
No history of trauma.
Large breed
Young dog
Free choice diet

3) Inflammation
More likely to be in more than one joint.
No history of trauma.