Effect of Stifle Flexion Angle on the Repeatability of Real-Time Elastosonography of the Patellar Ligament in Medium- to Large-Breed Dogs.

McCagherty, Joanna, Longo, Maurizio, Pennington, Catrina ORCID: 0000-0001-7362-3098, Liuti, Tiziana, Morrison, Linda R, Brown, Helen and Clements, Dylan Neil (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 : V.C.O.T, 33 (6). pp. 391-397.

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0040-1715493

Abstract

<h4>Objective</h4> 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.<h4>Study design</h4> 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.<h4>Results</h4> 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 (<i>p</i> < 0.005). The variability in the elastosonography readings for each stifle position was lowest when the dog was standing (89.32%).<h4>Conclusion</h4> 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:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Patellar Ligament, Stifle, Animals, Dogs, Prospective Studies, Elasticity, Female, Male, Elasticity Imaging Techniques
Divisions:	Faculty of Health and Life Sciences Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Infection, Veterinary and Ecological Sciences
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	20 May 2021 10:24
Last Modified:	18 Jan 2023 22:45
DOI:	10.1055/s-0040-1715493
Open Access URL:	https://eprints.gla.ac.uk/222579/
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URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3123414