Elbow dysplasia in dogs
A group of developmental abnormalities of the elbow joint that cause the surfaces to fit poorly. It leads to front-leg lameness, stiffness and early arthritis, typically appearing in young large-breed dogs.
28 of the 155 breeds we track are commonly associated with Elbow dysplasia, including Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd Dog. Across these breeds median lifespans range from 5.4 to 14.1 years.
Elbow dysplasia in dogs: quick facts
- Type
- orthopaedic condition
- Breeds affected
- 28 of the 155 breeds we track
- Severity (as scored)
- Standard hereditary condition
Plain-English definitions of these terms are on the glossary. On the Breed Health Score, Elbow dysplasia is weighted as a standard hereditary condition within a breed's overall burden. This describes how our data weights the condition, not a diagnosis.
Breeds commonly associated with Elbow dysplasia (28), ranked by health score
Related orthopaedic conditions
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Note. Breed associations are compiled from RVC VetCompass / AKC / PDSA and are indicative, not a diagnosis or veterinary advice. Browse all conditions or the breed directory.