Clinical evaluation of the osteoarthritic patient

Clinical evaluation of the osteoarthritic patient involves critical evaluation off the animal and associated medical history. The most useful diagnostic aids in veterinary practice include joint palpation, radiography, and arthrocentesis. Accurate patient assessment provides diagnostic and prognosti...

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Published inThe Veterinary clinics of North America. Small animal practice Vol. 27; no. 4; p. 725
Main Author Harari, J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.07.1997
Subjects
Animals
Arthrography - methods
Arthrography - veterinary
Cat Diseases - diagnosis
Cat Diseases - therapy
Cats
Dog Diseases - diagnosis
Dog Diseases - therapy
Dogs
Osteoarthritis - diagnosis
Osteoarthritis - therapy
Osteoarthritis - veterinary
Palpation - methods
Palpation - veterinary
Physical Examination - veterinary
Prognosis
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Summary:Clinical evaluation of the osteoarthritic patient involves critical evaluation off the animal and associated medical history. The most useful diagnostic aids in veterinary practice include joint palpation, radiography, and arthrocentesis. Accurate patient assessment provides diagnostic and prognostic information as well as serving as a baseline for medical or surgical therapies.
ISSN:0195-5616
DOI:10.1016/S0195-5616(97)50077-5