ABSTRACT
ACh acetyl choline ADP adenosine diphosphate ANS autonomic nervous system ATP adenosine triphosphate CDRM chronic degenerative radiculo-myelopathy CNS central nervous system CT computed tomography DJD degenerative joint disease GSD German Shepherd dog GTO Golgi tendon organ HD hip dysplasia LCPD Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease LMN lower motor neuron MRI magnetic resonance imaging
NMJ neuromuscular junction NSAID nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug OA osteoarthritis OCD osteochondritis dissecans OTC over-the-counter (medication) PNS peripheral nervous system POM prescription-only medication PPS pentosan polysulphate TCM traditional Chinese medicine TFL tensor fascia lata TPLO tibial plateau levelling osteotomy UMN upper motor neuron
