Questions tagged [orthopedic disease]

What are the genetic causes of osteochondritis dissecans in dogs?

Category: Genetics

Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) in dogs is a developmental orthopedic disease that primarily affects the cartilage and underlying bone in joints, particularly the shoulder, elbow, knee, and hock. The condition occurs when a piece of cartilage, along with a thin layer of bone, separates from the join...