Re: Positioning on Hip X-rays from Need Honest Opinion (long)
Need honest opinions on these hips
No worries at all, no offense was taken. I was actually just grinding his nails down for his weekend of showing, so yes full steam ahead we go! My boss/his vet did tell me she really had to crank on his legs to get them positioned, due to the fact he had so much muscle. Not sure why she turns the knees out. I will ask her Monday when I go back to work. Now off to my fun weekend with my beautiful boy doing something we both enjoy!
Geez- I didn't mean to start such as buzz. I do think it's helpful though seeing these xrays, and wished others posted as well so we could all learn and see the difference in them. If any one were interested I would be happy to post his elbows for the same reasoning.
I am so tired of hearing vets say how difficult it was for them to place for a hip radiograph due to muscle. Labradors should have muscle and these vets if doing it right should know how to work with muscle, especially when the dog is under anesthesia. That's JMHO along with a gripe b/c I've had dogs not placed correctly and OFA just goes ahead and rates them instead of saying anything about placement.
Re: Positioning on Hip X-rays from Need Honest Opinion (long)
I agree and please don't think I was saying my boss was complaining. In fact I think her positioning was very good. She just was saying he really had alot of muscle, and it was difficult to get him where she wanted. She is no dummy either she graduated number one in her class at U of Penn, yes she's no an ortho but she is very competant. FYI he was under propfol.
