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Evaluation of femoral inclination angle in the diagnosis of developmental hip dysplasia in Aksaray Malaklı breed dogs

Fehmiye Gümüş Özdil(AKSARAY UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE)0000-0003-1670-0709
Mustafa Arıcan(SELCUK UNIVERSITY)0000-0001-8180-135X
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2025-12-31
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After analyzing the femoral inclination indices for left and right hip joints, statistical results showed no significant difference (p>0.05) between sides.

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Objective & Hypothesis:This study aimed to determine the femoral inclination angle parameters of the proximal femur and acetabulum in both healthy and hip dysplasia-affected Aksaray Malaklı dogs.
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Key Findings & Data:The study included 15 Aksaray Malaklı dogs (9 females, 6 males), radiographed in a ventrodorsal (V/D) view at 4, 8, and 12 months of age.
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Conclusion & Impact:After analyzing the femoral inclination indices for left and right hip joints, statistical results showed no significant difference (p>0.05) between sides.
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⚙️Variables:Aksaray Malaklı Dog · Hip Dysplasia · Femoral Inclination Angle

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This study aimed to determine the femoral inclination angle parameters of the proximal femur and acetabulum in both healthy and hip dysplasia-affected Aksaray Malaklı dogs. This data contributes to understanding the breed’s hip morphology and supports treatment planning for hip dysplasia. The study included 15 Aksaray Malaklı dogs (9 females, 6 males), radiographed in a ventrodorsal (V/D) view at 4, 8, and 12 months of age. Hip dysplasia susceptibility was evaluated using the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) scoring system, and femoral inclination angles were measured. According to FCI scoring, hip dysplasia was detected in 6.6% of dogs at 4 months, 26.6% at 8 months, and 66.6% at 12 months. A progressive increase in femoral inclination angles was also observed: 26.6% at 4 months, 33.3% at 8 months, and 40% at 12 months. After analyzing the femoral inclination indices for left and right hip joints, statistical results showed no significant difference (p>0.05) between sides. It was emphasized that the femoral inclination angle alone is not a sufficient parameter to assess hip dysplasia, as it may lead to misleading conclusions. Although positive statistical changes were observed, an increase in the femoral inclination angle cannot always be correlated with the presence or severity of hip dysplasia. Additionally, orthopedic conditions such as femoral torsion, coxa vara, coxa valga, and arthritis may also be present alongside hip dysplasia.

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Özdil, F. G., Arıcan, M. (2025). Evaluation of femoral inclination angle in the diagnosis of developmental hip dysplasia in Aksaray Malaklı breed dogs. Journal of advances in vetbio science and techniques, Volume: 10 Issue: 3. https://doi.org/10.31797/vetbio.1666553

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