Interobserver agreement on the assessability of standard ventrodorsal hip-extended radiographs and its effect on agreement in the diagnosis of canine hip dysplasia and on routine FCI scoring.

Small animal - Osteoarthritis - Imaging - Hip - Arthritis

Insufficient agreement on scoring hip quality might be caused by differences in the assessability of a radiograph (exposure, contrast, positioning, and diagnostic quality). We studied the agreement in assessability of standard ventrodorsal hip-extended radiographs by experienced (nine) and inexperienced (21) observers, using the standard subjective method of quality control, currently applied in screening programs. The effect of assessability on the agreement of scoring hip quality [dysplastic vs. ...

The relative sensitivity of computed tomography and myelography for identification of thoracolumbar intervertebral disk herniations in dogs.

Small animal - Spine - Imaging

We compared the relative sensitivity of computed tomography (CT) and myelography for identification of disk herniation in dogs. Criteria for patient selection included presurgical CT, myelography, or both and surgical or necropsy confirmation of disk herniation between the T3 and L6 vertebral articulations. Imaging findings were described as positive or inconclusive. Adverse events such as hypotension, cardiac arrhythmias, seizures, death, and lower urinary tract infection were compared between imaging groups. ...

Long-Term Outcome in 44 Horses with Stifle Lameness After Arthroscopic Exploration and Debridement

Large animal - Lameness - Endoscopic surgery - Equine

Objective—To (1) examine the outcome in horses with osteoarthritis or intra-articular soft tissue injuries of the stifle after arthroscopic exploration and debridement and (2) to determine any imaging or surgical findings that may influence prognosis. Design—Case series. Animals—Horses (n=44) with lameness referable to the stifle, diagnosed with osteoarthritis, meniscal tears, or other intra-articular soft tissue injuries based on arthroscopic examination. Methods—Medical records of horses with stifle lameness that had arthroscopic exploration were reviewed. ...

In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation of Ferric-Hyaluronate Implants for Delivery of Amikacin Sulfate to the Tarsocrural Joint of Horses

Large animal - Antibiotic delivery - Equine

Objective—To assess the antimicrobial elution characteristics, toxicity, and antimicrobial activity of amikacin-impregnated ferric-hyaluronate implants (AI-FeHAI) for amikacin delivery to the tarsocrural joint of horses. Study Design—Experimental study. Sample Population—AI-FeHAI implants, equine cartilage, and synovium, and horses (n=6). Methods— In vitro study: Five AI-FeHAI were placed in saline solution with daily replacement until implant degradation. Eluent was tested for amikacin concentration and bioactivity. ...