Discuss the aetiopathogenesis of hip dysplasia in the dog and outline the different steps taken by the veterinary surgeon to confirm diagnosis.

1) Critically evaluate the evidence for two different surgical methods that have been advocated in the management of hip dysplasia and discuss the reported pros and cons of each one.

2) Outline the differences between the human and canine condition.

3) Outline the rehabilitation protocol of a 4 year old Labrador which has undergone a total hip replacement and discuss how the altered biomechanics of the post-operative hip will influence physiotherapeutic rehabilitation.

4) Compare and contrast veterinary surgical and medical practice for this condition

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Academic requirements:

• Your work must be submitted as writing (Total :2000 words).
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• The entire assignment brief and completed.
• All work must be referenced using the Havard method.
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