Hip X rays - Page 1

hi all

comments please

1)   18 month prelims for jolla bett silver--importers vet did

*********"OUR" left is"HER" left hip ---i think i flipped them on liteboard not paying attention

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hi again

2)  here is her elbow films--dont know which is which --no markers on film---& dont know age taken--came when//with import

jolla bett silvers elbows

********will tell what radiologists report said in couple of days after comments********

*****DEE**********

Hips look to me to be OFA fair to good at a minimum, since over 1/2 ball is in each socket, and the Norberg angle of each is at least 112 degrees (may be 115 degrees but the clarity of the xray didn't come accross very good to me.  If this GSD is put on Glucosamine/Chondroitin supplements, IMO the hips will never be an issue and may xray at OFA good or excellent even as the dog ages.  I am not good at elbows so I'll pass on those.

I think the hips look good structurally, may get "fair" only because there is some laxity.  The laxity may be normal for her age, and probably will "tighten" or become better seated in the sockets as she gets older.  I think the x-rays are good enough quality and positioning, and IMO will pass with at least Fair.

molly

Here, I've taken the above view of elbows and have enlarged it, improved contrast, and sharpened it. Although there are "artifacts" present due mishandling of the film, the elbows appear to be clear.

Best guess -  OFA prelim  fair to good on hips. No clue on elbows.

They will go good to fair. Nothing wrong with those. Probably taken under anesthesia as the look a little loose but nice.