Details

Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Lorinson, K
• Loebcke, S
• Skalicky, M
• Grampp, S
• Lorinson, D

Titel

Signalment differences in bone mineral content and bone mineral density in canine appendicular bones. A cadaveric study

Ist Teil von

• Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology, 2008, Vol.21 (2), p.147-151

Ort / Verlag

Germany

Erscheinungsjahr

2008

Quelle

MEDLINE

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• The objective was to determine signalment-related differences in bone mineral content (BMC) and bone mineral density (BMD) in dogs. Unilateral appendicular bones were harvested from 62 canine cadavers. Mid-diaphyseal regions of interest (ROIs) were scanned using a Hologic DXA device Braincon, Vienna, Austria). BMC and BMD were calculated within this region. Middle-aged dogs (3-10 years) revealed the highest BMC and BMD levels. Mean BMC and BMD were higher in males compared to females. Furthermore, body-weight of the male dogs was significantly higher compared to the females (P < 0.0001). Body weight and bone length were significantly associated with BMC and BMD (P < or = 0.023) in all bones but the radius. These data suggest that BMC and BMD appear to be highest in male large-breed dogs with a body weight greater than 30 kg. These results may help determine risk factors in fracture development and healing.