Inclination and anteversion of collum femoris in hip dysplasia and coxarthritis.
Femoral neck angles were measured radiographically in 41 dogs examined for hip dysplasia. Steep femoral neck inclination was found to be a phenomenon of hip dysplasia and coxofemoral joint laxity. The altered biomechanics of a steep femoral neck inclination may be a factor in the pathogenesis of hip dysplasia and secondary osteoarthritis.
Madsen
J S
JS
Department of Clinical Studies, Small Animal Hospital, Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Frederiksberg, Denmark.
Svalastoga
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D000818:Animals; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D004285:Dogs; D005272:Femur Neck / Q000002:abnormalities*; D006619:Hip Dysplasia, Canine / Q000209:etiology*; D015207:Osteoarthritis, Hip / Q000209:etiology / Q000662:veterinary*