Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
X-ray view helps diagnose ankle lameness in two dogs
By Miyabayashi, T et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·1991·Department of Surgical Sciences·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of a flexed dorsoplantar radiographic view of the talocrural joint to evaluate lameness in two dogs.
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Plain-English summary
A 5-year-old Labrador and a 7-year-old Beagle were both brought in for limping, and veterinarians used a special x-ray technique to get a better look at their ankle joints. This new view helped identify fractures and other bone issues that were causing their lameness. With this improved imaging, the vets could diagnose problems more accurately, leading to better treatment options for both dogs.
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Abstract
A flexed dorsoplantar radiographic view of the talocrural joint was a useful additional view to diagnose abnormalities of the lateral trochlear ridge of the talus of 2 dogs. This view outlined the subchondral bone of both trochlear ridges of the talus and the apposing cochlea tibiae of the distal portion of the tibia. The tarsus was flexed at the level of the talocrural joint, and an x-ray beam was centered on the joint. With this additional view, fractures of the lateral trochlear ridge were readily diagnosed. This view would help to demonstrate osteochondral lesions of the lateral trochlear ridge.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1787119/