Goniometry is the measure of angles between bones. There was higher variability for the EG than for the UG, and an EG cannot be recommended for use. German Shepherd Dogs had less motion in the tarsal joints, compared with motion for the Labrador Retrievers, but had similar motion in all other joints.Ĭonclusions and Clinical Relevance-A UG is reliable for obtaining measurements in German Shepherd Dogs. German Shepherd Dogs had lower values in flexion and extension than did Labrador Retrievers for all joints, except the carpal joints.
The EG variability appeared to result from the technique for the EG. Results-An EG had higher variability than a UG for all dogs.
Values were compared between the UG and EG and with values previously determined for joints of 16 Labrador Retrievers. Radiographs were taken of all joints in maximal flexion and extension. Measurements were made in triplicate with a UG and an EG. One investigator then measured motion of the carpal, cubital (elbow), shoulder, tarsal, stifle, and hip joints of the sedated dogs.
Procedures-German Shepherd Dogs were sedated. Objective-To compare measurements obtained by use of a universal plastic goniometer (UG) and an electrogoniometer (EG) and from radiographs and to compare joint motion in German Shepherd Dogs and Labrador Retrievers.Īnimals-12 healthy adult German Shepherd Dogs and data previously collected from 16 healthy adult Labrador Retrievers.
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