 The condition can be observed after the forced traction of fetus while delivery, slip of animal on a floor.More commonly seen in animals with poor nutrient ration at end stage of gestation which results in osteoporosis of bones & joints due go which acetabulum notch become shallow and femur comes out if it while delivery, ketonemia also has adverse effect on coxo-femoral luxation

In dogs, it occurs mainly in an upwards and forwards direction.Hence, the affected leg is shortened, and the greater trochanter prominent.