Addional Radiographic Techniques for Demonstration of Pelvic Limb in Canine (Sudanese bread)

Abstract

Sudanese bread is a very popular selection for use as working dogs. They are especially well known for their hunting work. The objectives of this study were to: demonstrate the pelvis and the pelvic limb with one exposure, asses the standard traditional radiographic technique of canine pelvic limb and then to develop a new radiographic technique for pelvic (hind) limb.Pelvic (hind) limb radiography was done with modification in order to obtain new techniques Six dogs of Sudanese breed (Blue Nile) were investigated. A Poly mobile Siemens X-ray Machine was used. The study was conducted in Police Dogs Administration (Ministry of Interior, X-ray Department).Results: Two new projections were obtained, (1) Lateral projection to visualize both tibiae and feet. (2) A Dorso-Ventral projection to visualize single femur and tibia when the centre point in the side of interest at the level above the hip joint. (2) B: Dorso-Ventral projection to visualize the pelvis and both femurs and tibia when the Centre point at the level midway between the iliac crest and the lower border of the hip joint in the mid line. Conclusions:The Dorso Ventral projection is the technique of choice when we need to demonstrate pelvis and pelvic limb in one film.