This 8 year old FS Collie mix has a history of a CCL tear on the opposite stifle
This 8 year old FS Collie mix has a history of a CCL tear on the opposite stifle
Case Study
ORTHO – Degenerative joint disease (DJD) with mild synovitis and effusion in the stifle joint of a 8 year old FS Collie mix dog
DX
The findings of the stifle joint are compatible with emerging generalized degenerative joint disease (DJD) with mild synovitis and effusion.
Image Interpretation
Ultrasound of the stifle – Both the supra- and infrapatellar recess of the stifle joint reveal mild effusion and
synovial proliferation.
The cartilage layers as appreciated onto the femoral trochlea and the femoral condyles
are even and anechoic.
No osteophytes are seen.
The cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) presents as a thin continuous band and is even in
diameter and regular for echotexture.
The infrapatellar fat body presents mild heterogeneity as found commonly in
degenerative joint disease (DJD).
The medial meniscus is in situ. It presents with even and closed surface.
Outcome
There is no evidence of CCL or meniscal pathology at this point.
Patient Information
Patient Name :
Bella Guardoni/Bayshore
Gender :
Female, Spayed
Species :
Canine
Type of Imaging : Ultrasound
Status :
Complete
Liz Wuz Here :
Yes
History
- Cruciate ligament injury
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