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Small Animal - University of Minnesota

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Radiographic Evaluation<strong>of</strong> HipsNordberg angle:• Measurement made fromextended limb VD – numberrepresents laxity• Normal ≥ 105º• Abnormal ≤ 90º• Borderline 90º to 105ºCanine Hip DysplasiaNormal Radiographic findings:• Deep cup-shapedacetabulum• Smooth circular margin <strong>of</strong>femoral head• >2/3 <strong>of</strong> head within dorsalrim• Parallel joint space• Narrow femoral neckCanine Hip DysplasiaCanine Hip DysplasiaAbnormal Radiographic findings:• Shallow acetabulum• Flattening <strong>of</strong> femoral head• Subluxation <strong>of</strong> hip• Thickened femoral necks• Subchondral sclerosis• Secondary osteoarthritisCanine Hip DysplasiaCanine Hip Dysplasia

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