COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHIC FINDINGS OF DOGS WITH CUBITAL JOINT LAMENESS

The purpose of this study was to identify the incidence of abnormal computed tomography (CT) findings in dogs with lameness of one or both elbows. CT examinations of 102 elbows in 51 dogs were reviewed individually and by group consensus by 3 examiners and graded for various abnormalities. Frequentl...

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Published in:Veterinary radiology & ultrasound 2000-03, Vol.41 (2), p.125-130
Main Authors: Reichle, Jean K., Park, Richard D., Bahr, Anne M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Breeding
canine
Colorado - epidemiology
computed tomography
cubital joint
Dog Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Dog Diseases - epidemiology
Dogs
elbow dysplasia
Female
Forelimb - diagnostic imaging
Incidence
Joint Diseases - diagnostic imaging
Joint Diseases - epidemiology
Joint Diseases - veterinary
Lameness, Animal - diagnostic imaging
Lameness, Animal - epidemiology
Male
Predictive Value of Tests
Tomography, X-Ray Computed - veterinary
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to identify the incidence of abnormal computed tomography (CT) findings in dogs with lameness of one or both elbows. CT examinations of 102 elbows in 51 dogs were reviewed individually and by group consensus by 3 examiners and graded for various abnormalities. Frequently encountered abnormalities included abnormal shape and sclerosis of the medial coronoid process of the ulna, irregularity of the radial incisure of the ulna, and ulnar trochlear notch sclerosis. Other abnormalities included distinct/separate or fissure/in situ fragmentation of the medial coronoid; lucency of the radial incisure; ununited anconeal process; sclerosis, lucency, or flattening of the medial aspect of the humeral condyle; osteophyte formation; and joint incongruity. In conclusion, CT of the canine cubital joint is useful in identification of various lesions beyond simple fragmentation of the medial coronoid process of the ulna.
ISSN:1058-8183
1740-8261
DOI:10.1111/j.1740-8261.2000.tb01465.x