Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Using HiSPECT bone scans to detect elbow problems in dogs
By Peremans, K et al.·Published in Research in veterinary science·2013·Department of Medical Imaging and Small Animal Orthopaedics·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: The use of the HiSPECT bone scan in canine flexor enthesopathy and coronoid pathology.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of dogs with elbow problems underwent advanced imaging to help diagnose conditions like flexor enthesopathy (a type of tendon issue) and coronoid pathology (a bone issue). The study involved 34 dogs and used a special bone scan called HiSPECT, which showed increased activity in specific areas of the elbow that were linked to these conditions. This imaging technique helped identify the exact locations of the problems more effectively than traditional methods. The findings suggest that HiSPECT could be a valuable tool for veterinarians in diagnosing elbow diseases in dogs.
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Abstract
In this study the use of the high resolution Micro-Single Photon Emission Tomography (HiSPECT) system with a radioactive bonemarker, (99m)Tc-oxidronate, was evaluated in dogs with coronoid pathology and/or flexor enthesopathy. Sixty-five elbows of 34 dogs were included. CT and HiSPECT were performed on all elbows, arthroscopy on 59. Tracer uptake in 8 anatomical regions was graded according to two models. Increased activity in the medial epicondylar region was associated with flexor pathology on CT (P=0.0002) and arthroscopy (P<0.0001) and increased uptake in the medial coronoid (P<0.0001) and the medial condylar area (P<0.013) with coronoid pathology. Uptake in the remaining areas was not associated with both pathologies. In conclusion, the improved resolution of the HiSPECT system allows identification of increased tracer uptake in the anatomical regions involved in coronoid pathology and flexor enthesopathy. This modality may improve the diagnostic potential of the bone scan in canine elbow disease.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23375664/