Canine Hip Dysplasia: Diagnostic Imaging

J Ryan Butler; Jennifer Gambino

doi:10.1016/j.cvsm.2017.02.002

Canine Hip Dysplasia: Diagnostic Imaging

Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 2017 Jul;47(4):777-793. doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2017.02.002.

Authors

J Ryan Butler¹, Jennifer Gambino²

Affiliations

¹ Small Animal Surgery, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University, PO Box 6100, Mississippi State, MS 39762, USA. Electronic address: ryan.butler@msstate.edu.
² Diagnostic Imaging, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Mississippi State University, PO Box 6100, Mississippi State, MS 39762, USA.

PMID: 28576269
DOI: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2017.02.002

Abstract

Diagnostic imaging is the principal method used to screen for and diagnose hip dysplasia in the canine patient. Multiple techniques are available, each having advantages, disadvantages, and limitations. Hip-extended radiography is the most used method and is best used as a screening tool and for assessment for osteoarthritis. Distraction radiographic methods such as the PennHip method allow for improved detection of laxity and improved ability to predict future osteoarthritis development. More advanced techniques such as MRI, although expensive and not widely available, may improve patient screening and allow for improved assessment of cartilage health.

Keywords: Computed tomography; Distraction radiography; Hip osteoarthritis; Hip-extended radiographs; MRI; Norberg angle.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Animals
Arthroscopy / veterinary
Dog Diseases / diagnostic imaging
Dog Diseases / etiology
Dogs
Hip Dysplasia, Canine / complications
Hip Dysplasia, Canine / diagnostic imaging*
Joint Instability / diagnostic imaging
Joint Instability / veterinary*
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
Magnetic Resonance Imaging / veterinary
Osteoarthritis, Hip / complications
Osteoarthritis, Hip / diagnostic imaging
Osteoarthritis, Hip / veterinary
Radiography / methods
Radiography / veterinary*