Articles on Bone & Joint Disorders in the Australian Shepherd: Aussie Genetics Fact Sheet: Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) Aussie Genetics Fact Sheet: Heup dysplasie (CHD) Hip Check:In the battle against canine hip dysplasia, identification, treatment, research, and careful breeding selection are the weapons of choice. By Jerold S Bell, DVM Elbow Dysplasia Other Info on Specific Conditions: Fragmented medial Coronoid Process (FCP) Ununited Aconceal Process (UAP) Osteochondritis Desicans (OCD) Related Web Links: Hip and Elbow Dysplasia Resources Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) PennHip International Hip Score Comparison Table The Importance of Good Positioning for OFA Hip X-Rays