Evaluation Process
All hip joints that are considered to be normal (a pass) are classified as normal, without further
sub-grading.
Dysplastic dogs (those who did not pass) are graded from OVC Grade I to OVC Grade IV, with Grade I being the least severe and
Grade IV being the most severe. The report on dysplastic dogs will also comment on the presence
or absence of secondary changes as a consequence of the dysplasia.
Elbows are graded as normal (a pass) or abnormal. If an elbow is considered to be abnormal a written description will be given indicating the nature of the abnormality identified. Typical abnormalities that are identified include an ununited anconeal process, fragmented medial coronoid process, osteochondrosis and secondary degenerative joint disease.
