ข้อสะโพกหลุด (ข้อสะโพกเคลื่อน)

Key Facts

• Usually traumatic in origin; can result from hip dysplasia
• Signs: sudden non-weight-bearing lameness, affected leg appears shorter, pain
• Diagnosis: X-rays confirm direction of dislocation
• Treatment options: closed reduction (manual replacement under anesthesia), FHO (femoral head ostectomy), total hip replacement
• Closed reduction must be attempted within 24-48 hours; success rate ~50%
• FHO removes the femoral head; the body forms a false joint; best for smaller animals
• Total hip replacement: best long-term outcome but most expensive
• Species: dogs and cats