1Guru Angad Dev Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Ludhiana-141 004 (Punjab).
2Moti Bagh, New Delhi.
3Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Sciences, Ludhiana.
*Corresponding author: E-mail: jmohindroo@yahoo.co.in
The present study was designed to compare the usefulness of goniometry, radiography and distraction index in diagnosis of hip dysplasia in dogs. During the study 25 clinical cases (50 joints) suspected for hip dysplasia were evaluated. Norberg angle was found to have a significant positive correlation with extension, flexion, abduction, and adduction angles and a significant negative correlation with distraction index (DI) measurements. It could be inferred that all the six parameters (NA, DI, extension, flexion, abduction, and adduction) were reliable indicators for early diagnosis of hip dysplasia. Goniometry could be used as a safe and easy method for preliminary suspicion of hip dysplasia.
Distraction Index, Goniometry, Hip Dysplasia, Norberg angle, Radiography
