Exame radiográfico para a avaliação do ângulo de inclinação do platô tibial em cães – critérios para aquisição da projeção radiográfica

Abstract

The rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament is one of the most common orthopedic injuries in dogs. The increase in the slope of the tibial plateau has been associated with the ligament tear. The tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO) is one of the recommended surgical techniques, and aims to reestablish the tibio and patellofemoral joints. Radiographic examination is an indispensable tool for surgical planning of various orthopedic techniques that apply the use of corrective osteotomies. Measurement of the initial slope of the tibial plateau from radiographic examination is a prerequisite for the TPLO procedure. The purpose of this study is to describe the techniques for a correct radiographic projection, as well as to highlight the anatomical references used for the measurement of the tibial plateau angle.