CANINE HIP DYSPLASIA EVALUATION |
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| Authors: | Victor T Rendano Jr VMD MS Gerald Ryan RT AHT |
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| Institution: | Department of clinical Sciences, New York State College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York 14853. |
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| Abstract: | The ventrodorsal radiograph of the pelvis and femurs with the hind limbs extended, femurs parallel to each other, patellae superimposed over the distal femurs, and the pelvis symmetrical has become the standard method by which to evaluate animals for hip dysplasia. The following illustrated guide details the methods of positioning recommended by the American Veterinary Medical Association1 and used by the Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA). Additionally, some commonly encountered positioning errors and methods of labeling radiographs are shown. The authors stress positioning requirements and aids they feel are necessary to produce an adequately positioned radiograph. |
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| Keywords: | canine hip dysplasia radiographic techniques |
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