Radiography – OFA Hips & Elbows
OFA (Orthopedic Foundation for Animals), formed by John M. Olin in 1966 also assesses Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) and Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD).
OFA raises money for research to advise, encourage and establish control programs to lower the incidence of orthopedic and genetic diseases in animals.
OFA s traditional method for determining CHD and DJD relies on the standard technique of radiographic positioning of the pelvis or hips only in
the extended position, therefore the passive hip laxity is not included in their assessment.
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