Vanadium is a mineral that is not one of the Essential Mineral compounds, but is sometimes ingested in the diet. Can be found in bone tissues, Vanadium may influence glucose metabolism in an anti-diabetic manner. This page features 23 unique references to scientific papers.
(Redirected from Canine hip dysplasia) In dogs, hip dysplasia is an abnormal formation of the hip socket that, in its more severe form, can eventually cause crippling lameness and painful arthritis of the joints. It is a genetic (polygenic) trait that is affected by environmental factors.
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) is a spectrum of disorders affecting the proximal femur and acetabulum that leads to hip subluxation and dislocation. Early diagnosis and treatment is important because failure to diagnose DDH in neonates and young infants can result in significant morbidity.