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- The vet places one hand on the greater trochanter and the other positioned distally on the hock or stifle joint.
- Reduction of the coxofemoral joint can be achieved by rotating the limb when consistent distraction is applied.
- Once the femoral head is in the area of acetabulum, the vet uses the hand on the greater trochanter, pushing caudally and abducted so the limb is internally rotated.
- Once hip reduction is accomplished, the vet then applies firm pressure to the greater trochanter, while at the same time vigorous range of motion on the hip is performed.
- Hip reduction is then assessed by measuring the width of the space between the tuber ischia and the greater trochanter and the restoration of the length of the limb
- The doctor then makes a comparison to the contralateral side as a guide.
- Once the veterinarian is confident he/she has obtained hip reduction, the dog’s limb is shaved, which will promote better efficacy of the Ehmer sling used to support the hip.
- The veterinarian will wrap the leg with soft, flexible bandages and fashion a sling to keep the hip joint in place during the healing process.
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