Relationship of orthopedic examination, goniometric measurements, and radiographic signs of degenerative joint disease in cats

摘要: Background Available information suggests a mismatch between radiographic and orthopedic examination findings in cats with DJD. However, the extent of discrepancy clinical signs OA companion animals has not been described detail. This study aimed to evaluate relationship findings, joint goniometry, DJD 100 cats, prospective observational design. Cat temperament, pain response palpation, crepitus, effusion thickening were graded. Radiographs appendicular joints axial skeleton made under sedation. Joint motion was measured by use plastic goniometer before after Associations degenerative disease (DJD) assessed determine sensitivity, specificity likelihood estimations.