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[Radiographic appearance of anatomical variants around the canine stifle joint - a pictorial essay]
1Bildgebende Diagnostik, Klinisches Zentrum für Kleintiere, Klinisches Department für Kleintiere und Pferde, Veterinärmedizinische Universität Wien, Österreich.
Abstract:
This pictorial review describes and illustrates several anatomical variations in the radiographic appearance of the canine stifle. These variations may involve intra- and extra-articular structures, such as femur, tibia, fibula, and sesamoid bones. They vary in prevalence, are generally asymptomatic, and are usually discovered incidentally during radiographic examination of the stifle. The article also discusses the age-related appearance of stifle joints in growing dogs. Thorough knowledge of these findings is essential to avoid misinterpretation and unnecessary additional investigations of normal anatomical variants.
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