This 13 year old FS Miniature Dachsund dog presented with right hind limb lameness, mild effusion and drawer, pain in right illopsoas
This 13 year old FS Miniature Dachsund dog presented with right hind limb lameness, mild effusion and drawer, pain in right illopsoas
ultrasound of the left and right stifles.
Right stifle-The supra- and infrapatellar recess of the stifle joint contain a moderate amount of anechoic joint fluid respectively. Moderate synovial membrane thickening is noted.
A mild amount of periarticular osteophytes is seen.
The cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) an its surrounding synovium present thickening and irregular echogenicity with echogenic foci. Mild fibre disarrangrement is noted.
The medial meniscus is within normal limits.
Left stifle- Within normal age-related limits except for scant effusion within the suprapatellar recess of the stifle joint. There is no evidence of abnormality of the CCL or medial meniscus.
Right stifle:
Chronic degenerative joint disease with effusion and synovialistis as well as osteoarthritis
Cranial cruciate ligament pathology
Intact medial meniscus
The findings suggest early partial rupture and/or elongation of the cranial cruciate ligament. Surgical intervention should be considered if the clinical signs persist.
Left stifle: Within age-related normal limits
