Diagnostic Ultrasound Detection of Changes in Femoral Muscle Mass Recovery after Tibial Plateau Levelling Osteotomy in Dogs.
Ilan FrankFelix Michael DuerrBrian ZanghiRondo MiddletonLinda LangPublished in: Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T (2019)
The proximal femoral location, measured from the lateral aspect, appears to be the most suitable US measurement for detecting increases in femoral muscle mass in dogs recovering from TPLO. The provided pilot data suggest that further research evaluating this outcome measure is indicated.