Evaluación radiológica de la degeneración en articulaciones coxofemorales, en perros geriátricos, atendidos en la Clínica Veterinaria Dr. Pet, en la ciudad de Guayaquil.

Abstract

In this research it is proposed to analyze the pathology of osteoarthrosis of the hip, for which it is proposed to evaluate 100 geriatric dogs, classified according to age, sex, breed, size, body condition and Bioarth scale degrees. This research will be carried out at the Dr. Pet Veterinary Clinic, located in the city of Guayaquil, its objective is to evaluate the presence of degeneration in coxofemoral joints, diagnosed by radiography, in geriatric dogs between 8 and 12 years of age. Osteoarthrosis is a degenerative disease that is analyzed using several techniques that allow determining the degree of affection and later proposing the appropriate treatment to offer a better quality of life to these pets. This research is of nonexperimental design, the observational methodology will be used, and then with a simple statistic with a quantitative approach, using Excel records, to determine the frequency with which the alterations and lesions occur, in addition to the determining factors for their presentation. In conclusion, hip dysplasia not only occurs in geriatric patients, and depends on some factors such as their diet and weight, their race is not the main factor, owners must be aware of their symptoms in order to carry out the appropriate treatment. and help you maintain a good quality of life and improve your condition.