Kinematic and kinetic analysis of dogs during trotting after amputation of a thoracic limb

Jarvis, Sarah; Worley, Deanna R.; Hogy, Sara; Hill, Ashley E.; Haussler, Kevin K.; Reiser, Raoul F.

doi:10.2460/ajvr.74.9.1155

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“…). Jarvis et al () and Hogy et al () recently described specific biomechanical changes after amputation of a thoracic and pelvic limb in dogs, respectively. Despite having obvious gait abnormalities, dogs and cats adapt well after an amputation (Withrow & Hirsch , Carberry & Harvey , Kirpensteijn et al .…”

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Short‐term wound complications and predictive variables for complication after limb amputation in dogs and cats

Raske

McClaran

Mariano

2015

J of Small Animal Practice

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Short‐term wound complications and predictive variables for complication after limb amputation in dogs and cats

Raske

McClaran

Mariano

2015

J of Small Animal Practice

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“…Kinetic and kinematic studies have been completed to give objective data to pet owners as to how dogs will adapt following an amputation [6,11,12]. Kinetic changes after amputation indicate that amputee dogs use a compensatory mechanism that involves the unaffected diagonal limb pair [6,12].…”

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“…Since the current study was limited to an evaluation of stance, it is unclear how the gait at a walk and trot of forelimb and hind limb amputees that underwent a TPLO were impacted by the combination of an amputation and a TPLO. The gait adaptations of forelimb and hind limb amputees at trot have been described [6,12] and are complex. Briefly, in forelimb amputees, the ipsilateral hind limb assume the role of a forelimb and a hind limb [12].…”

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Stance and weight distribution after tibial plateau leveling osteotomy in forelimb and hind limb amputee dogs

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Background: Little is known about the weight distribution to the remaining limbs for amputee dogs that undergo orthopedic surgery. The objective of the paper was to describe stance and weight distribution after tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) in forelimb and in hind limb amputees (Amp TPLO) and to compare them to four-legged TPLO patients (4L TPLO) and amputees without TPLO (Amp). Weight bearing distribution at a stance was compared between groups. Joint angles of forelimb and hind limb joints in a sagittal plane, hind limb orientation in a frontal plane, and pelvic orientation in a transverse plane (pelvic tilt) were measured and compared between groups. Results: Joint angles, hind limb abduction, and pelvic tilt of Amp TPLO and Amp did not differ statistically. Mean weight bearing in the operated hind limb was higher for Amp TPLO than 4L TPLO. Mean weight bearing for thoracic limbs of Amp TPLO and 4L TPLO did not differ statistically. Weight bearing of the hind limb of Amp TPLO and Amp did not differ statistically. Conclusions: The position of the center of mass and posture of Amp TPLO and Amp does not differ. The weight distribution and posture of Amp is not impacted negatively by TPLO.

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“…This may be due to a compensatory mechanism for the restriction of joint mobility in the forelimb, which was seen in the present study. Some researchers have reported that restriction of the forelimbs can lead to increased mobility of the hindlimbs [ 18 30 ]. Another explanation may be a compensatory mechanism for a restricted function of the hip joint.…”

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Comparative kinematic gait analysis in young and old Beagle dogs

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Age-related involution in dogs involves loss of muscle mass and changes in connective tissue and articular cartilage. The aim of this study was to examine whether an age-related influence on joint mobility can be detected in the absence of disease. Five young (mean age 2.0 years) and five old (mean age 10.4 years) healthy and sound Beagle dogs underwent computer-assisted gait analysis during locomotion on a treadmill. Shoulder, elbow, carpal, hip, stifle, and tarsal joint angles including joint angle progression curves, minimum and maximum joint angles, and range of motion (ROM) in degrees were analyzed. The old group had a smaller maximum joint angle (p = 0.037) and ROM (p = 0.037) of the carpal joint; there were similar tendencies in the shoulder, elbow, and carpal joints. Descriptive analysis of the progression curves revealed less flexion and extension of the forelimb joints. The results indicate restricted joint mobility of the forelimb in old dogs, primarily of the carpal joint. Results in the joints of the hindlimb were inconsistent, and the contrasting alterations may be due to a compensatory mechanism. As most alterations were found in the distal joints, these should receive particular attention when examining elderly dogs.

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Kinematic and kinetic analysis of dogs during trotting after amputation of a thoracic limb

Cited by 42 publications

References 15 publications

Short‐term wound complications and predictive variables for complication after limb amputation in dogs and cats

Short‐term wound complications and predictive variables for complication after limb amputation in dogs and cats

Stance and weight distribution after tibial plateau leveling osteotomy in forelimb and hind limb amputee dogs

Comparative kinematic gait analysis in young and old Beagle dogs

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