Treatment of hip dysplasia depends on how much the hip joint has deteriorated. For some patients, a surgeon can cut and reposition the acetabulum in a procedure known as periacetabular osteotomy. This operation can preserve the joint. When joint deterioration is severe, hip replacement may be the only option for relief. Dogs with hip dysplasia may also benefit from surgery to reduce discomfort and slow disease progression, especially when operations are performed while they are young and before irreversible damage occurs.
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