Rafael K Carneiro, Igor C da Cruz, Bruna Lima, Luiz P N Aires, Brenda Pompeu, Márcio P Ferreira, Robson F Giglio, Ricardo A Uscategui, Bruno W Minto, Beatriz Gasser, Marcus R Feliciano
The Orthopedic Foundation for Animals (OFA) radiographic grading system stands as a well-established benchmark for categorizing hip dysplasia in canines. Although more objective techniques to quantify early hip laxity in young dogs, such as the Norberg angle (NA) and distraction index (DI), have been documented, there is a scarcity of published studies that directly compare these radiographic measures. The primary objectives of this prospective, analytical study were to assess and compare the NA and DI measures with OFA grades within a cohort of dogs...
January 22, 2024: Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound