The dysplastic changes exhibited by the five dogs in both the control and operated sides were consistent with those seen in spontaneous hip dysplasia. Joint instability triggered a series of events that followed a definite pattern of joint destruction. The degree of joint destruction depended on the degree of joint instability and damage to the associated tissues.
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