Article
Segmentation of the canine population in different femoral morphological groups.
Research in veterinary science - 1 Dec 2008
Palierne Sophie, Mathon Didier, Asimus Erik, Concordet Didier, Meynaud-Collard Patricia, Autefage Andre
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: The incidence of femoral traumatology and hip dysplasia shows the need to design canine specific femoral implants in veterinary surgery. A good knowledge of femoral morphology, and particularly of intra-species variability, is required to develop a well-adapted canine femoral intramedullary implant. The aim of this study is to evaluate the morphological variability of the canine femur and to propose a...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
