Ununited Anconeal Process (UAP) in Dogs - Vca What is an ununited anconeal process? The anconeal process is a small projection of bone on the ulna, the longer of the two bones of the forearm The anconeal process forms part of the back surface of the elbow joint There is a growth plate between the anconeal process and the rest of the ulna
Canine Elbow Dysplasia - American College of Veterinary Surgeons Elbow dysplasia is a disease that encompasses several conditions grouped into medial compartment disease (fragmented coronoid process (FCP), osteochondrosis (OCD), joint incongruity, and cartilage anomaly) and ununited anconeal process (UAP) The cause of ED in dogs remains unclear
Ununited Anconeal Process - Hills Vet Ununited anconeal process occurs most commonly in young dogs between the ages of five and nine months The cause of ununited anconeal process is unknown but may involve heredity X-rays are also necessary to confirm a diagnosis of ununited anconeal process
Elbow Dysplasia in Dogs - Merck Veterinary Manual Initially, the anconeal process is connected to the ulna by a bridge of fibrous tissue, which fragments to form a pseudoarthrosis, and the elbow becomes unstable This joint laxity continues to damage the articular cartilage, and secondary osteoarthritis results
Elbow Dysplasia in Pets | Dogs and Cats - RehabVet Clinic Canine elbow dysplasia (ED) is a disease of the elbows of dogs caused by growth disturbances in the elbow joint There are a number of theories as to the exact cause of the disease that include defects in cartilage growth, trauma, genetics, exercise, diet and so on
Elbow Dysplasia in the Dog and Cat - Clinical Syndromes and Diagnostic . . . Elbow dysplasia is the most common cause of forelimb lameness in dogs Elbow dysplasia includes an array of abnormalities including fragmented medial coronoid process (FCP), osteochondritis dissecans (OCD), joint incongruity and ununited anconeal process (UAP)
Ununited Anconeal Process in Dogs: Diagnosis and Treatment Ununited anconeal process (UAP) is a common orthopedic condition in dogs that can cause significant discomfort and mobility issues UAP happens when the ulna bone's anconeal process, a bony protrusion in the dog's elbow joint, fails to properly fuse with the rest of the ulna during the dog's growth and development