Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Morgan line on X-rays may indicate hip dysplasia in German Shepherd
By R.C.S. Tôrres et al.·Published in Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia·1999·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Presença de "Linha Morgan" como indicador de displasia coxofemoral em cães da raça Pastor-Alemão Presence of Morgan-Line as an indicator of canine hip dysplasia in German Shepherd dogs
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Plain-English summary
A study found that many German Shepherds with hip dysplasia also had a specific indicator called the Morgan line visible on their X-rays. Out of 190 dogs examined, 136 had hip dysplasia, and 43 showed the Morgan line. Interestingly, only 2 dogs had the Morgan line without hip dysplasia, suggesting that while the presence of the line can indicate hip dysplasia, not having it doesn’t rule out the condition. If you notice your German Shepherd limping or having trouble getting up, it’s worth discussing hip dysplasia with your vet.
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Abstract
<abstract language="eng">The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between the presence of Morgan line and hip dysplasia. From June, 1986 to October, 1993, 190 X-ray plates of German Shepherd dogs, from both sexes were collected and analyzed. The results showed that out of the 190 dogs evaluated, 136 (71.6%) had hip dysplasia, 43 (22.6%) presented Morgan line and 41 (21.5%) showed both of them. Just two (1.1%) dogs presented Morgan line without hip dysplasia. No statistically significant difference was found between males (21.8%) and females (23.3%). From this study it can be concluded that the presence of the Morgan line can be considered indicative to hip dysplasia diagnosis, even though the absence of the line does not exclude the possibility of hip dysplasia.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.1590/S0102-09351999000200006