This article pertains to elbow dysplasia in the dog.

In elbow dysplasia, the complex elbow joint suffers from a structural defect, often related to its cartilage.

Control of body weight is important in all cases of elbow dysplasia, and prevention of quick growth spurts in puppies may help to prevent the disease.

Breed-specific illnesses or hereditary diseases, such as hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia, are so far unknown.

Another problem can be elbow dysplasia.

Some common health problems include hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia, patellar luxation, arthritis, glaucoma, and obesity.

OCD, hip and elbow dysplasia have remained almost unknown, as were congenital eye and heart diseases before the 1970s.

There was no evidence of elbow dysplasia found.

Many dogs are genetically affected by hip dysplasia or elbow dysplasia.

Osteochondritis, and especially osteochondritis dissecans, can manifest in animals as a primary cause of elbow dysplasia, a chronic condition in some species and breeds.