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Degree of osteophyte formation seen on radiographs provides useful prognostic information for dogs with cruciate ligament disease

Engdahl, Karolina; Boge, Gudrun Seeberg; Ingman, Jessica; Naslund, Veronica; Ley, Charles J.

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BackgroundConcurrent osteoarthritis is generally present in the stifle joints of dogs with cranial cruciate ligament disease (CCLD), but it is not known if the degree of osteoarthritis-related changes affects the prognosis. Development of osteophytes is a key radiographic feature of osteoarthritis. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between the degree of osteophyte formation seen on radiographs and CCLD-related euthanasia in dogs with CCLD. MethodsA retrospective cohort study including 226 dogs treated for CCLD at two university animal hospitals was performed. Clinical and follow-up information was retrieved, and stifle radiographs taken during the 31 days before treatment for the CCLD were graded for osteophyte formation by three veterinary radiologists. A multivariable Cox proportional hazards model was applied to assess the association between the degree of osteophyte formation and CCLD-related euthanasia. ResultsAn association between the degree of osteophyte formation and CCLD-related euthanasia was found, with increased osteophyte formation associated with an increased hazard of CCLD-related euthanasia (hazard ratio 1.06, 95% confidence interval 1.01-1.11, p = 0.01). LimitationsNo clinical assessment of the outcome was performed. ConclusionThe findings suggest that evaluation of stifle radiographs for osteophyte formation could provide useful prognostic information for dogs with CCLD.

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Veterinary Record
2023, Volym: 192, nummer: 7, artikelnummer: e2478
Utgivare: WILEY