Advances in the Canine Cranial Cruciate Ligament, 2nd edition

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Computed Tomography (CT) of the Stifle 145

Figure 20.7 CT arthrogram of a 4-month-old dog
with an osteochondrosis lesion in the area of the
lateral femoral condyle. The contrast medium is
outlining the thickened articular cartilage but no flap
can be demonstrated (black and white arrowheads).


(A)

(B)

Figure 20.8 (A) Transverse CT images
of the left and right stifle of a
13-month-old Chesapeake Bay
Retriever with bilateral lateral patellar
luxation. The trochlear groove of the
femur is shallow and shows bony
reaction in the area of the left lateral
femoral condyle (white arrow).
(B) Three-dimensional reconstruction of
a lateral patella luxation in a
5-month-old Flat-Coated Retriever,
showing the lateralized position of the
patella and the tibial tuberosity (∗).

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