It is well recognised in people that the incidence of knee osteoarthritis is strongly linked to body weight. If your Body Mass Index (BMI) is greater than 30 then you are at a significantly higher risk of developing knee osteoarthritis compared to somebody who’s BMI is below 30. There is an interesting twist to this […]
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Is hip dysplasia the same as arthritis?
A question I have been asked by pet owners. Here’s my answer. It may be useful for you. No dysplasia is not the same as arthritis. However, they are generally related when dysplasia refers to joint problems. Dysplasia simply means ‘abnormal development’. It often has a genetic basis. The common dysplasias that can cause joint […]