Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Bone scanning vs X-rays for diagnosing dog hip dysplasia
By Thrall, Donald E. et al.·Published in American Journal of Veterinary Research·1977·From the Department of Anatomy and Radiology, College of Veterinary Medicine, the University of Georgia, Athens, Ga, 30602., United States·View original on Crossref →
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Original publication title: Canine Bone Scanning: Its Use as a Diagnostic Tool for Canine Hip Dysplasia
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of 7 dogs underwent bone scans and X-rays over 10 months to check for early signs of hip dysplasia, a common joint problem. The goal was to see if the bone scans could detect issues sooner than the X-rays. However, the study found that the bone scans were not as effective as X-rays for diagnosing hip dysplasia. This means that if your dog is showing signs of hip pain or difficulty moving, your vet may prefer to use X-rays for a more accurate diagnosis.
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Abstract
SUMMARY The developing coxofemoral joint was evaluated in 7 dogs by means of pelvic scintigraphy (bone scanning) and pelvic radiography. Each procedure was performed monthly for 10 months to determine if early degenerative changes associated with canine hip dysplasia could be detected scintigraphically before they could be detected radiographically. At the end of the experiment, it was obvious that pelvic scintigraphy was a less sensitive tool for the diagnosis of canine hip dysplasia than pelvic radiography.
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Search related cases →Original publication on Crossref: https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.1977.38.09.1433