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Locomotor
Breed: Russian Black Terrier
Breeds in this Condition
Condition
Locomotor
Synonym
den Bewegungsapparat betreffend/ Bewegungsappara,Locomoteur,rörelseapparat,Liikuntaelin,Bewegingsapparaat
Condition Description
Locomotor disability means problem in moving from one place to another, that is, disability in legs. But, in general, it is taken as a disability related to bones, joints and muscles. See specific joint conditions as well, e.g. Hip, Elbow, Patella.
Specific Condition(s)
Asynchronous growth of the radius and ulna/ Radius Curvus/ AGRU/ PCDUP; Carpal hyperextension Injury; Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy/ HOD; Osteochondrosis/ OCD;
Test Types(s)
specific
Type
Condition; Disease/ disorder
System
musculoskeletal
Anatomic Location
multiple
HSP Test-Specific Data
Black Russian Terrier Club of America
HSP
HSP Name 2
Black Russian Terrier Club of America
Breed
Condition
Specific Condition[s]
Asynchronous growth of the radius and ulna/ Radius Curvus/ AGRU/ PCDUP; Carpal hyperextension Injury; Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy/ HOD; Osteochondrosis/ OCD;
Specific test type(s)
clinical exam; xray
Recognized
Recognized Comment
Source: BRTCA: A number of locomotor conditions are mentioned on BRTCA's health page ( http://www.brtca.org/health.html ) including STRUCTURAL/JOINT PROBLEMSwhich can occur in all dogs. Specifics on hip and elbow joint conditions, cruciate ligament rupture issues, growth related limping, OCD, HOD, and patellas are recognized as potential management considerations in this breed.
Date
02/03/2023 07:37 PM
Country
United States
Country code
US
Additional Information
HD & ED are primary considerations