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Elbow dysplasia (ED) examination is not as technically challenging as HD and is usually performed in conjunction with HD examination under the same sedation. Elbow dysplasia in SBT is less common than HD, but if present, can have a massive impact on a dog's mobility and quality of life. The primary function of a dog's forelimb is efficient weight bearing, which is significantly compromised by elbow dysplasia. ED has more studied genetic predisposition than HD. Depending on the diagnosed grade and symptoms such as lameness, ED often requires surgical intervention.
Patellar (knee cap) luxation examination, unlike the dysplasia of hips or elbows, is done through a manual test. However, in several breed clubs there have already been discussions about whether this test should be better done under sedation because massive musculature of the hind limb could be a hindrance during manual examination. However, the displacement of the patella is far not the only knee issue that is often found in Staffordshire bull terriers: problems with the cruciate ligaments and meniscus are also quite common and harder to examine. They are observed more often in some lines than in others, and most likely environmental factors such as injuries, exercise routine, and nutrition are a huge factor in ligaments and meniscus damage.
Finnish Kennel Club statistics on elbow dysplasia examination of dogs born 2014-2024. Source: Finnish Kennel Club
Finnish Kennel Club statistics on patellar luxation examination results from 2014 to August 2024. Source: Finnish Kennel Club
- BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Musculoskeletal Disorders 2018
- Epidemiology and clinical management of elbow joint disease in dogs under primary veterinary care in the UK. doi: 10.1186/s40575-020-0080-5
- Long-term outcomes in dogs with elbow dysplasia, assessed using the canine orthopaedic index. doi.org/10.1002/vetr.2950
- Heritability of Unilateral Elbow Dysplasia in the Dog: A Retrospective Study of Sire and Dam Influence. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2019.00422
- Staffordshire Bull Terriers in the UK: their disorder predispositions and protections. DOI:10.1186/s40575-020-00092-w
- BSAVA Manual of Canine and Feline Musculoskeletal Disorders 2018
- Patellar luxation in dogs. doi: 10.2147/VMRR.S142545
- The epidemiology of patellar luxation in dogs attending primary-care veterinary practices in England. Canine
- Genetics and Epidemiology volume 3, Article number: 4 (2016)
- Anatomical characteristics and potential gene mutation sites of a familial recurrent patellar dislocation. doi: 10.1186/s12920-022-01330-9
- Staffordshire Bull Terriers in the UK: their disorder predispositions and protections. DOI:10.1186/s40575-020-00092-w

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Showing and breeding dogs was never a main goal for me. I started in the dog world from behavioral modification and training, gained a degree in rehab and myotherapy, studied nutrition (raw/dry), trained nosework disciplines and already for several years owned an educational dog-blog and taught lectures for dog owners and professionals. Throughout all these fields I strongly promote complete/holistic approach and advocate for dog’s physical and mental wellbeing.
Showing and breeding dogs was never a main goal for me. I started in the dog world from behavioral modification and training, gained a degree in rehab and myotherapy, studied nutrition (raw/dry), trained nosework disciplines and already for several years owned an educational dog-blog and taught lectures for dog owners and professionals. Throughout all these fields I strongly promote complete/holistic approach and advocate for dog’s physical and mental wellbeing.
