A symmetric axis-based method for measuring the projected femoral angle of inclination in dogs

A new, simple and more consistent method for measuring the projected angle of inclination of the canine femoral neck was devised and tested. This method, based on the principles of symmetric axis (symax) shape analysis, was compared with three other techniques currently in use. Diplomates of the ACV...

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Published inVeterinary surgery Vol. 19; no. 5; p. 328
Main Authors Rumph, P.F. (Auburn University, AL.), Hathcock, J.T
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.09.1990
Subjects
Analysis of Variance
ANATOMIA ANIMAL
ANATOMIE ANIMALE
ANIMAL MORPHOLOGY
Animals
CHIEN
DESCRIPTIONS
DOGS
Dogs - anatomy & histology
FEMUR
Femur - anatomy & histology
Femur - diagnostic imaging
Femur Neck - anatomy & histology
Femur Neck - diagnostic imaging
HUESOS DE LOS MIEMBROS
LIMB BONES
Male
MEASUREMENT
MEDICION
MESURE
OS DES MEMBRES
PERRO
Radiography
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Summary:A new, simple and more consistent method for measuring the projected angle of inclination of the canine femoral neck was devised and tested. This method, based on the principles of symmetric axis (symax) shape analysis, was compared with three other techniques currently in use. Diplomates of the ACVR or ACVS and senior veterinary students were asked to perform measurements of the angle of inclination using the four methods, record their results, and answer several questions about the techniques. Although greater precision was not evident when performed by diplomates, descriptive statistics and a significant difference among the student-derived variances of the four methods demonstrated that the symax-based measurements were most consistent.
Bibliography:9633964
L40
ISSN:0161-3499
1532-950X
DOI:10.1111/j.1532-950X.1990.tb01200.x