Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the repeatability and reproducibility of the radiographical stress technique using the Vezzoni-modified Badertscher distension device (VMBDD).
Materials And Methods: Stress radiographs of 10 dogs obtained with the VMBDD were performed consecutively by two different operators and then measured twice by a third veterinarian. The technical repeatability was first assessed individually for the two operators who took the stress radiographs, followed by the technical reproducibility. The obtained variances were used to calculate the 95% limits of agreement for the measurement repeatability, the technical repeatability and the technical reproducibility.
Results: Both the technical repeatability and reproducibility of the VMBDD technique were good, with the 95% limits of agreement of the measurement repeatability and technical repeatability equalling ± 0.07 overall, and the 95% limits of agreement of the technical reproducibility being ± 0.09.
Clinical Significance: These results, in combination with the previous results for the measurement of the laxity index, support the use of the VMBDD as a reliable in-house evaluation method to assess the hip joint by trained clinicians. For screening purposes, however, we suggest to limit the number of evaluators, to limit the variability.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1055/s-0038-1676306 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Development and application of reverse transcriptase droplet digital PCR technology for sensitive detection of BVDV-1 and BTV in bovine semen.
BMC Vet Res
January 2025
Technology Center, Hohhot Customs District, Hohhot, 010020, Inner Mongolia, China.
Background: Bovine viral diarrhoea virus genotype 1 (BVDV-1) and bluetongue virus (BTV) are potent viral pathogens that may be transmitted through semen, resulting in the spread of diseases via artificial insemination. Thus, establishing an early detection method for BVDV-1 and BTV infection is important for the trading of semen. In this study, we developed two RT‒ddPCR methods to detect BVDV-1 and BTV, and each method was evaluated for repeatability, limit of detection and specificity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFetal cardiac function in pregnancy affected by congenital heart disease: protocol for a multicentre prospective cohort study.
BMC Pregnancy Childbirth
January 2025
Royal Hospital for Women and UNSW, School of Clinical Medicine, Level 0, Royal Hospital for Women, Barker Street (Locked Bag 2000), Sydney, NSW, 2031, Australia.
Background: Congenital heart disease (CHD) is the most common fetal malformation, and it can result first in cardiac remodeling and dysfunction and later in cardiac failure and hydrops. A limited number of studies have evaluated cardiac function in fetuses affected by CHD. Functional parameters could potentially identify fetuses at risk of cardiac failure before its development.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe incidence of outpatient care within 24 months from SARS-CoV-2 infection in the general population: a multicenter population-based cohort study.
BMC Infect Dis
January 2025
Department of innovation in healthcare and social services, Emilia-Romagna Region, Bologna, Italy.
Background: The long-term effects of COVID-19, which can vary significantly in type and timing, are considered relevant and impacting on the well-being of individuals. The present study aims to assess the incidence of outpatient care in the post-acute phase of SARS-CoV-2 infection in two Italian regions.
Methods: The study has a multicentre, population-based, pre-post, repeated measures design to compare the incidence rate of access to outpatient visits and diagnostics before and after SARS-CoV-2 infection, considering a follow-up of 24 months.
A comparative review of murine models of repeated low-dose cisplatin-induced chronic kidney disease.
Lab Anim (NY)
January 2025
Research Center of Combine Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Prophylaxis and Treatment of Organ Fibrosis by Integrated Medicine of Luzhou Key Laboratory, The Affiliated Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Southwest Medical University, Luzhou, China.
This Review evaluates various mouse and rat models of chronic kidney disease (CKD) that result from repeated low-dose cisplatin (RLDC) treatment while also discussing ethical considerations on the topic. Cisplatin can cause nephrotoxicity, and high doses of cisplatin can cause acute kidney injury. The RLDC regimen has been used in the treatment of solid organ cancers and has shown efficacy in reducing the occurrence of acute kidney injury in patients.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFImpact of general practitioner appointment frequency on disease management in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients.
Prim Care Diabetes
January 2025
Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria del Principado de Asturias (ISPA), Oviedo, Spain; Department of Medicine. University of Oviedo, Oviedo, Spain; Servicio de Endocrinología y Nutrición, Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, Oviedo, USA.
Aims: We investigated the association between the frequency of visits to general practitioners (GPs) and the degree of disease control in patients with T2DM.
Methods: This study included patients diagnosed with T2DM who visited their GPs between 2014 and 2018. A total of 89,674 patients, accounting for 1,203,035 visits, were included.
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!