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Static stabilisers of the glenohumeral joint in the dog – an in vitro study

Dissertation (MMedVet (chir)(small animals))--University of Pretoria, 2004.

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spelling oai:repository.up.ac.za:2263/25761 Static stabilisers of the glenohumeral joint in the dog – an in vitro study Lambrechts, N.E. Maritz, N.G.J. michaelgray@mweb.co.za Gray, Michael J No keywords available UCTD Dissertation (MMedVet (chir)(small animals))--University of Pretoria, 2004. To investigate the structural/anatomical components of the static stabilisers of the canine glenohumeral joint (GHJ). The GHJ of 22 complete cadaver specimens (44 limbs) were manipulated to estimate laxity at joint angles of 150º, 135º and 90º (palpation study). Following the removal of the peri-articular muscles, laxity was measured in 32 of these limbs after applying a 15N force to the scapula in a variety of directions whilst the humerus was fixed to a jig. This was repeated for the abovementioned angles in intact joints and after venting and flushing to eliminate the limited joint volume and adhesion/cohesion (LJV/AC) mechanisms (biomechanical study). Results of the palpation and biomechanical studies were compared. Anatomical dissections were also performed to better describe the structures constituting the static GHJ stabilisers. The palpation study revealed a marked variation between joints although there was a tendency for progressive laxity as the joint was flexed. This finding was supported by the biomechanical study which also demonstrated no significant difference between intact and vented joints except in a cranio-caudal direction at 135º and 90º, and in a medial/lateral direction at 135º. Static stabilisers contributed to the stability of the GHJ in extension but permitted an ever-increasing range of motion as the joint was flexed. The results of the palpation study did not correlate well with the objective measurements of the biomechanical study. Manipulation is unlikely to be a reliable method for determining subtle joint laxity in the GHJ. The static stabilisers do not appear to play a significant role in providing joint constraint during normal range of motion (except in extension). Diagnoses of pathological laxity attributable to dysfunction of the static stabilisers should be made with caution and surgical treatments should take cognisance of the abovementioned biomechanical features. Anatomical structures providing constraint to joint mobility are described. Companion Animal Clinical Studies unrestricted 2013-09-07T00:11:49Z 2005-06-23 2013-09-07T00:11:49Z 2004-10-08 2006-06-23 2005-06-23 Dissertation Gray, M 2004, Static stabilisers of the Glenohumeral Joint in the dog – an in vitro study, MMedVet dissertation, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, viewed yymmdd < http://hdl.handle.net/2263/25761 > http://hdl.handle.net/2263/25761 http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-06232005-113203/ © 2004, University of Pretoria. All rights reserved. The copyright in this work vests in the University of Pretoria. No part of this work may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of the University of Pretoria. application/pdf application/vnd.ms-excel application/vnd.ms-excel application/vnd.ms-excel application/vnd.ms-excel application/vnd.ms-excel application/vnd.ms-excel application/vnd.ms-excel application/vnd.ms-excel application/vnd.ms-excel application/vnd.ms-excel University of Pretoria
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Static stabilisers of the glenohumeral joint in the dog – an in vitro study
title Static stabilisers of the glenohumeral joint in the dog – an in vitro study
title_full Static stabilisers of the glenohumeral joint in the dog – an in vitro study
title_fullStr Static stabilisers of the glenohumeral joint in the dog – an in vitro study
title_full_unstemmed Static stabilisers of the glenohumeral joint in the dog – an in vitro study
title_short Static stabilisers of the glenohumeral joint in the dog – an in vitro study
title_sort static stabilisers of the glenohumeral joint in the dog an in vitro study
topic No keywords available
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url http://hdl.handle.net/2263/25761
http://upetd.up.ac.za/thesis/available/etd-06232005-113203/