opinions on x-ray, 6 month old pup

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by eichenluft on 27 January 2009 - 07:01

just thought I'd get some opinions on these x-rays. Female GSD, 6 months old.

by Bob-O on 27 January 2009 - 11:01

The positioning is not perfect but there appears to be decent coverage of the femoral ball by the pelvic soxket on both sides. The dog's right-hand side has less coverage than the left-hand side. If this was an older dog I would say "Fair" for the dog's right-hand side and "Good" for the left-hand side. But that could change with excellent positioning and both sides could be "Good".

At this age I would have a bit of concern about the right-hand side. If it remains this way as the puppy matures into a dog then the hips should pass the O.F.A. or S.V. examination done at the appropriate time. So, keep the puppy lean with normal exercise and I think he should pass.

Best Regards,
Bob-O

by eichenluft on 29 January 2009 - 19:01

bump - would love to have more opinions.

molly

by Louise M. Penery on 29 January 2009 - 19:01

In many radiographs, the right hip appears "off" because, with a right-handed positioner (such as myself), the right hind limb is extended by the person's left arm/hand which may lack the strength of the right arm (which flexes and extends the left leg).

This results in the right hip's being rotated further away from the the x-ray plate due to a magnification artifact. You will notice the rotation towards the left hip by the positioning of the vertebral spines.

If the hips do not change by the age of 2, the OFA will probably rate them as "good" to "excellent". The SV's HD rating should be "normal".

by eichenluft on 29 January 2009 - 20:01

Thanks Louise! Love the explanation. And the rating opinion.

molly

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