Effect of stifle flexion angle on the repeatability of real-time elastosonography of the patellar ligament in medium- to large-breed dogs

McCagherty, J. , Longo, M., Pennington, C., Liuti, T., Morrison, L. R., Brown, H. and Clements, D. N. (2020) Effect of stifle flexion angle on the repeatability of real-time elastosonography of the patellar ligament in medium- to large-breed dogs. Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology, 33(6), pp. 391-397. (doi: 10.1055/s-0040-1715493) (PMID:32942326)

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Abstract

Objective: The aims of this study were to describe the elastosonographic findings of the patellar ligament in healthy dogs >15 kg in different positions and determine the most appropriate stifle angle to perform elastosonography of the patellar ligament. Study Design: Eighteen clinically healthy dogs, weighing >15 kg, were prospectively recruited. B-mode ultrasound and real-time elastosonography of both patellar ligaments were performed on days 0 and 14. Elastosonography examinations were performed with the stifle in four positions: standing position, lateral recumbency with the stifle positioned at 135 degrees extension and in full passive flexion and extension. Results: The percentage hardness of the patellar ligament was significantly lower when the elastosonographic examination was performed with the dog standing, compared with the other positions (p < 0.005). The variability in the elastosonography readings for each stifle position was lowest when the dog was standing (89.32%). Conclusions: Elastosonography is a feasible technique for evaluating the elasticity of the normal canine patellar ligament in dogs >15 kg and would be a useful technique for investigating the mechanical changes within the patellar ligament following stifle surgery. Elastosonography of the patellar ligament should be performed with the dog standing to provide the most accurate elastosonograms with lowest variability between readings.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Morrison, Ms Linda and McCagherty, Ms Joanna
Authors: McCagherty, J., Longo, M., Pennington, C., Liuti, T., Morrison, L. R., Brown, H., and Clements, D. N.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine
Journal Name:Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology
Publisher:Georg Thieme
ISSN:0932-0814
ISSN (Online):2567-6911
Published Online:17 September 2020
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2020 Georg Thieme Verlag KG
First Published:First published in Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology 33(6): 391-397
Publisher Policy:Reproduced in accordance with the publisher copyright policy

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