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From congenital and early‐onset conditions, such as angular limb deformities (ALD), luxating patella (LP), and hip dysplasia (HD), to developmental conditions that show up later in life, like degenerative joint disease (DJD) and osteoarthritis (OA), orthopedic conditions can cause significant pain, dysfunction, and secondary complications in our canine and feline patients. Such conditions can also cause emotional distress, logistical complications, and financial strain for our clients. Proactive screening and early client education and intervention are crucial to help avoid or mitigate the problems associated with orthopedic conditions both for our patients and our clients.

On the other hand, a reactive approach typically results in affected patients suffering unnecessarily until such time that their owners recognize a problem and present their pet for evaluation. By this point, treatment options may be more limited or prognosis for the best level of return to function and good quality of life (QOL) may already be reduced.