Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Using pressure platforms to detect and monitor lameness in dogs
By Maria E Manera et al.·Published in PLoS ONE·2017·View original on DOAJ →
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Original publication title: Static Posturography: A New Perspective in the Assessment of Lameness in a Canine Model.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
Five dogs with lameness due to elbow osteoarthritis were treated with plasma rich in growth factors to see if it would help them feel better. Researchers used a special pressure platform to measure how well the dogs were standing and moving before and three months after treatment. The results showed that the dogs improved significantly after treatment, with better pressure distribution and support area compared to their initial state. This method of assessment proved to be effective in diagnosing and tracking lameness in dogs.
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Abstract
The aim of this study was to assess the static posturography in dogs as a useful tool for diagnosis of lameness by means of the use of a pressure platform. For this purpose, a series of different parameters (pressure distribution, area of support, mean pressure, maximum pressure and statokinesiograms) were obtained from five lame dogs with unilateral elbow osteoarthritis treated with plasma rich in growth factors. Data were obtained before and 3 months after treatment, and results were compared with a control group of sound dogs of similar conformation. Significant differences were found in the above mentioned parameters between sound and lame limbs. Improvement after 3 months of treatment was also detected, demonstrating that this multi-parametric technique is an effective and reliable method for the assessment of lameness in dogs.
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Search related cases →Original publication on DOAJ: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0170692