Acta Veterinaria Eurasia
Research Article

COMPARISON OF DIRECT AND INDIRECT RADIOGRAPHICS (ARTHROGRAPHY) WITH ARTHROSCOPY IN DIAGNOSIS OF INTRA ARTICULAR DISEASES IN THE DOG

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Istanbul University Veterinary Faculty, Department of Surgery, 34320 Avcilar, Istanbul, Turkey

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Istanbul University, Veterinary Faculty, Surgery Department, Istanbul, Turkey

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Department of Surgery, İstanbul University Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey

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İstanbul Üniversitesi, Veteriner Fakültesi, Cerrahi Anabilim Dalı, İstanbul, TÜRKİYE

Acta Vet Eurasia 2004; 30: 103-122
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In this study; radiographic and arthroscopic evaluations of different joints were made in 36 dogs. Direct radiography and arthroscopic examinations was carried out İn all cases and indirect radiography (Arthrography) in shoulder joints, in order to determine the differences between diagnostic methods for diseases in this region.

Direct radiography and arthroscopic examinations was carried out in all cases, as well as indirect radiography of the shoulder joints, and 29 stifle, 19 shoulder and 11 elbow joints, making a total of 59 joints, were examined arthroscopicaly. Fourteen (1 bilateral) lesions were arthroscopicaly observed İn the stifle. 6 in the shoulder and 5 in the elbow joint. The remaining stifle, shoulder, and elbow joints were sound.

As a result, in view of the fact that arthrographic examination cannot be made in all joints, İt was seen that the modem imaging technique of arthroscopic examination presented definitive diagnosis and directed treatment. Arthroscopic examination was also considered to be more reliable method in diagnosis of joint diseases compared to direct and indirect radiography.

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