Disorders of the Pelvic Limb

Lotsikas, Peter J.; Lotsikas, Faith M.; Hummel, Don; Kieves, Nina R.; Dyce, Jonathan; Ridge, Patrick

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“…Stance analysis and weight-bearing distribution have been reported as sensitive for detecting lameness in dogs, with better results in large breed dogs [ 26 ]. Muscular atrophy is a consistent finding in OA patients and may be evident within a few weeks [ 10 , 14 , 16 , 27 ]. The evaluation of the joint range of motion (ROM) can also be performed, including flexion and extension [ 10 ].…”

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Comparison of clinical and radiographic signs of hip osteoarthritis in contralateral hip joints of fifty working dogs

Alves

Santos²,

Jorge³

et al. 2021

PLoS ONE

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Objective This study aimed to compare the symmetry of clinical and radiographic signs of right and left pelvic limbs of dogs with bilateral hip osteoarthritis (OA) and evaluate the association of physical findings and radiographic abnormalities. Patients and methods One hundred pelvic limbs of police working dogs with bilateral hip OA were evaluated, following a screening program. Weight distribution, joint range of motion at flexion and extension, thigh girth, and radiographic signs were recorded and compared with the results of the contralateral limb and by breed, age, and sex with the Paired Samples T-Test and Pearson correlation coefficient, with p<0.05. Results The sample mean age was 6.5±2.2 years, and the bodyweight of 26.7±5.3kg. No significant differences were observed when comparing weight distribution, joint range of motion, and thigh girth of left and right limbs. Weight distribution and age showed a statistically significant correlation with joint extension. The right limbs showed a significantly higher frequency of circumferential femoral head osteophyte (CFHO) regarding radiographic signs. Limbs with CFHO or caudolateral curvilinear osteophyte had significantly larger joint flexion angle (p = 0.02) and smaller extension angle (p<0.01), respectively, compared to those that did not. Age showed a significant correlation with the presence of several radiographic findings, as did different breeds. Conclusion Clinical and radiographic signs occur symmetrically in naturally occurring hip OA in police working dogs. Several correlations were observed between the evaluations performed and differences between breeds, which can be useful in assessing and early diagnosis of hip OA.

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Comparison of clinical and radiographic signs of hip osteoarthritis in contralateral hip joints of fifty working dogs

Alves

Santos²,

Jorge³

et al. 2021

PLoS ONE

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Clinical and diagnostic imaging findings in police working dogs referred for hip osteoarthritis

Alves

Santos²,

Jorge³

et al. 2020

BMC Vet Res

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Background Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most commonly diagnosed joint disease in veterinary medicine, with at least 80% of the cases of lameness and joint diseases in companion animals being classified as OA. Sporting and working animals are more predisposed to develop OA since they are exposed to chronic fatigue injuries, leading to bone and muscular tissue damage and failure, resulting in clinical signs. To characterize the clinical signs and diagnostic findings of Police working dogs presenting with bilateral hip OA at the time of diagnosis. Fifty animals were evaluated with a bodyweight ≥ 15 kg, be older than two years, and without any medication or nutritional supplements for ≥ 6 weeks. Results Weight distribution, joint range of motion at flexion and extension, thigh girth, digital thermography, and radiographic signs were collected. Data from different Clinical Metrology Instruments (CMI) were collected: Canine Brief Pain Inventory, Liverpool Osteoarthritis in Dogs, Canine Orthopedic Index, and the Hudson Visual Analogue Scale. Results were compared by breed, age, sex, and Orthopaedic Foundation for Animals hip grades with the Independent Samples T-Test, ANOVA followed by a Bonferroni post hoc test, and Pearson correlation coefficient, with p < 0.05. The sample included 30 males and 20 females, with a mean age of 6.5 ± 2.4 years and a bodyweight of 26.7 ± 5.2 kg. Animals with weight distribution below normal levels had significant variations of joint extension and function scores. This evaluation was the only not correlated with at least one breed. Animals with caudolateral curvilinear osteophyte showed a poorer clinical presentation and worse scores in all considered CMIs. Radiographic changes correlated with age and corresponded to worse CMIs scores and weight distribution. Dutch Shepherd Dogs showed better CMI scores than the other considered breeds. Conclusions Police working dogs presented with complaints related to hip OA at an early stage of the disease. Hip scores influenced clinical presentation, with moderate cases showing lower thigh girth and worse pain interference and severity, and function scores than mild cases. Patients with severe OA had lower thermographic evaluations than patients with moderate OA. Age was the primary variable influencing considered CMI scores.

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Disorders of the Pelvic Limb

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Comparison of clinical and radiographic signs of hip osteoarthritis in contralateral hip joints of fifty working dogs

Comparison of clinical and radiographic signs of hip osteoarthritis in contralateral hip joints of fifty working dogs

Clinical and diagnostic imaging findings in police working dogs referred for hip osteoarthritis

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