Ununited Anconeal Process in dogs

Species: Dog
Condition: Ununited Anconeal Process
Organ System: Urogenital

Anconeal process is a small part of the ulna, bone of the foreleg. It is important for the stability of the elbow joint. In some cases, anconeal process fails to connect properly with ulna during growth period of the dog, causing lameness, swelling and pain of the affected elbow. It is usually seen in young dogs at the age of 6 to 12 months. This condition is inherited; therefore it is not advisable to breed affected dogs. After the vet has diagnosed the condition with the help of X-ray imaging, he or she will suggest surgical correction of the joint. But even with surgery, elbow function remains compromised to some degree.

Breeds exposed to Ununited Anconeal Process – Research Reference
Basenji Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Basset Hound Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Airedale Terrier Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
English Pointer Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
TOSA INU CROSS – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
American Akita Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Bouvier Des Flandres Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
American Cocker Spaniel Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Akita Inu Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Hungarian Vizsla Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
King Charles Spaniel Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Pekingese Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Weimaraner Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
TOSA INU – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Airedale Terrier – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Akita Inu – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
American Cocker Spaniel – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Australian Cattle Dog – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Australian Shepherd – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Basenji – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Basset Hound – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Bernese Mountain Dog – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Bouvier Des Flandres – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Bull Terrier – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
English Pointer – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Hungarian Vizsla – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
King Charles Spaniel – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Pekingese – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Weimaraner – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Japanese Akita – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
American Akita – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Stumpy Tail Cattle Dogs – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Australian Cattle Dog Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Australian Shepherd Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Stumpy Tail Cattle Dogs Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Bernese Mountain Dog Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Bull Terrier Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)
Japanese Akita Cross – University of Sydney (LIDA Dog Disease Database)

Disease Author
Dr Merliza Cabriles, Professor of Veterinary Medicine

To learn more about Ununited Anconeal Process or any other condition we invite you to search this website. Even better, pick up the phone and call your vet. Your vet knows your pet better than anyone else and is a fountain of information.