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Arruda,A. F. D. P.; Muzzi,L. A. L.; Muzzi,R. A. L.; Lacreta Júnior,A. C. C.; Oberlender,G.; Silva,W. G.. |
ABSTRACTThe influence of the proximal tibia conformation in the rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) in dogs is still controversial, especially in Labrador Retrievers. The aim of this study was to compare the angles of the proximal tibia between Labrador Retrievers and other large breeds of dogs, both groups with and without CCL rupture. Radiographic images of 64 stifle joints were obtained and divided into four groups of 16 images. Group 1 consisted of Labrador dogs without orthopedic disorders, group 2 consisted of Labrador dogs with CCL rupture, group 3 consisted of dogs of various large breeds without orthopedic disorders, and group 4 consisted of dogs of various large breeds with CCL rupture. The radiographs were performed in mediolateral... |
Tipo: Info:eu-repo/semantics/article |
Palavras-chave: Tibial plateau; Patellar ligament; Tibiofemoral tangent; Stifle joint. |
Ano: 2015 |
URL: http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-09352015000501254 |
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