This 2 year old F Labrador Retriever dog presented with apparent left cruciate tear 3 month ago
This 2 year old F Labrador Retriever dog presented with apparent left cruciate tear 3 month ago
Case Study
ORTHO – Chronic degenerative joint disease (DJD) with synovitis, joint effusion and partial cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) rupture in a 2 year old F Labrador Retriever dog
Image Interpretation
Ultrasound of the left stifle – Both the supra- and infrapatellar recess of the left stifle joint reveal mild synovial
thickening as well as mild anechoic effusion.
Emerging osteophytes are seen at the periarticular margins of the femoropatellar joint
(mainly at the proximal extent of the femoral trochlea).
The view on the cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) is limited. It appears to be continuous
and hypoechoic, but slightly ill defined and irregular in thickness. Scant
periligamentous effusion is seen.
The infrapatellar fat body presents mild heterogeneity as found commonly in
degenerative joint disease (DJD).
The cranial and mid portion of the medial meniscus are well visible and in situ with
even surface and uniform echogenicity.
Right stifle – wnl
DX
The findings of the left stifle joint are compatible with mild generalized chronic degenerative joint disease (DJD) with synovitis and mild joint effusion as well as emerging osteophytosis. The findings of the cranial cruciate ligament suggest edema and partial/developing rupture. Progression to biomechanical failure has to be expected.
Outcome
There is no evidence of medial meniscal injury.
The ultrasonographic examination of the right stifle joint is within normal limits at
this point
Patient Information
Patient Name :
Calli Parisi/North Penn
Gender :
Female, Intact
Species :
Canine
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status :
Complete
Liz Wuz Here :
Yes
Code :
18_00007
Clinical Signs
- Lameness
History
- Cruciate ligament injury
Images
Clinical Signs
- Lameness