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Rodriguez O, Regueiro-Purriños M, Figueirinhas P, Gonzalo-Orden JM, Prada I, Vilar JM, Millán L, Rodríguez-Altónaga J. Dynamic and Postural Changes in Forelimb Amputee Dogs: A Pilot Study. Animals (Basel) 2024; 14:1960. [PMID: 38998072 PMCID: PMC11240608 DOI: 10.3390/ani14131960] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2024] [Revised: 06/29/2024] [Accepted: 07/01/2024] [Indexed: 07/14/2024] Open
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The amputation of a limb in quadrupeds can overload the remaining limbs, especially the contralateral one. The compensatory effort is especially high if it is a forelimb. It is, therefore, important to objectively know the changes in weight redistribution that occur in the animal while walking and standing still. With this objective, static (postural) and dynamic kinetic examinations were carried out on five French bulldogs with an amputated forelimb and five intact French bulldogs. For this examination, force and pressure platforms were used. The results were statistically compared using the student t-test. The parameters derived from the ground reaction forces were significantly higher in the amputee group. Surprisingly, postural examination showed that amputated dogs reached the same stability as healthy ones. Tripedal support in dogs does not objectively imply a loss of balance in quantitative terms; although the increase in force used by the remaining limb, as well as its altered cranial disposition during the support phase, may potentially predispose the animal to additional injuries in the future due to an overuse of different musculoskeletal units.
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- Oliver Rodriguez
- Departamento de Patología Animal, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Trasmontaña S/N, 35416 Arucas, Spain
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- Departamento de Medicina y Cirugia Veterinaria, Campus de Vegazana, Universidad de León, 24071 León, Spain
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- Departamento de Patología Animal, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Trasmontaña S/N, 35416 Arucas, Spain
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- Departamento de Medicina y Cirugia Veterinaria, Campus de Vegazana, Universidad de León, 24071 León, Spain
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- Departamento de Medicina y Cirugia Veterinaria, Campus de Vegazana, Universidad de León, 24071 León, Spain
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- Departamento de Patología Animal, Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Trasmontaña S/N, 35416 Arucas, Spain
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- Departamento de Medicina y Cirugia Veterinaria, Campus de Vegazana, Universidad de León, 24071 León, Spain
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- Departamento de Medicina y Cirugia Veterinaria, Campus de Vegazana, Universidad de León, 24071 León, Spain
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Aghapour M, Affenzeller N, Lutonsky C, Peham C, Tichy A, Bockstahler B. A validation study to analyze the reliability of center of pressure data in static posturography in dogs. Front Vet Sci 2024; 11:1353824. [PMID: 38560629 PMCID: PMC10979645 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2024.1353824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Accepted: 02/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/04/2024] Open
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Introduction Center of pressure (COP) parameters are frequently assessed to analyze movement disorders in humans and animals. Methodological discrepancies are a major concern when evaluating conflicting study results. This study aimed to assess the inter-observer reliability and test-retest reliability of body COP parameters including mediolateral and craniocaudal sway, total length, average speed and support surface in healthy dogs during quiet standing on a pressure plate. Additionally, it sought to determine the minimum number of trials and the shortest duration necessary for accurate COP assessment. Materials and methods Twelve clinically healthy dogs underwent three repeated trials, which were analyzed by three independent observers to evaluate inter-observer reliability. Test-retest reliability was assessed across the three trials per dog, each lasting 20 seconds (s). Selected 20 s measurements were analyzed in six different ways: 1 × 20 s, 1 × 15 s, 2 × 10 s, 4 × 5 s, 10 × 2 s, and 20 × 1 s. Results Results demonstrated excellent inter-observer reliability (ICC ≥ 0.93) for all COP parameters. However, only 5 s, 10 s, and 15 s measurements achieved the reliability threshold (ICC ≥ 0.60) for all evaluated parameters. Discussion The shortest repeatable durations were obtained from either two 5 s measurements or a single 10 s measurement. Most importantly, statistically significant differences were observed between the different measurement durations, which underlines the need to standardize measurement times in COP analysis. The results of this study aid scientists in implementing standardized methods, thereby easing comparisons across studies and enhancing the reliability and validity of research findings in veterinary medicine.
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- Masoud Aghapour
- Section of Physical Therapy, Small Animal Surgery, Department for Companion Animals and Horses, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria
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- Section of Physical Therapy, Small Animal Surgery, Department for Companion Animals and Horses, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria
- Clinical Unit of Internal Medicine Small Animals, Department for Companion Animals and Horses, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria
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- Section of Physical Therapy, Small Animal Surgery, Department for Companion Animals and Horses, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria
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- Movement Science Group, Equine Surgery, Department for Companion Animals and Horses, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria
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- Platform Bioinformatics and Biostatistics, Department for Biomedical Services, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria
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- Section of Physical Therapy, Small Animal Surgery, Department for Companion Animals and Horses, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria
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Lutonsky C, Peham C, Mucha M, Reicher B, Gaspar R, Tichy A, Bockstahler B. External mechanical perturbations challenge postural stability in dogs. Front Vet Sci 2023; 10:1249951. [PMID: 37789869 PMCID: PMC10544342 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1249951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/05/2023] Open
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This study aimed to explore the effect of external mechanical perturbations on postural stability (PS) in dogs using the body center of pressure (COP). Thirteen sound adult dogs were included in this study. PS was tested during quiet standing on a pressure measurement plate. The conditions included a standard standing measurement and external mechanical perturbations conducted using six settings on a motorized training platform with different intensities of speed and amplitude. Measurement conditions were compared using linear mixed-effects models, followed by multiple comparisons using Sidak's alpha correction procedure. Compared with the standing measurement, external mechanical perturbations resulted in a significant increase in almost all COP parameters, indicating a challenge for the PS. Furthermore, an increase in amplitude had a greater effect than an increase in speed, whereas the combination of the highest intensities of amplitude and speed was not well tolerated by the dogs. The mediolateral COP displacement was significantly greater than the craniocaudal COP displacement during standing measurement and conditions with a small amplitude, whereas no significant difference was observed during settings with an increased amplitude. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study to demonstrate the effects of a balance training device in dogs. Therefore, the intensity of the training programs on motorized platforms or similar devices can be controlled by the wobbling amplitude of the platform.
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- Christiane Lutonsky
- Department of Companion Animals and Horses, University Clinic for Small Animals, Small Animal Surgery, Section of Physical Therapy, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Companion Animals and Horses, University Clinic for Horses, Movement Science Group, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Companion Animals and Horses, University Clinic for Small Animals, Small Animal Surgery, Section of Physical Therapy, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Companion Animals and Horses, University Clinic for Small Animals, Small Animal Surgery, Section of Physical Therapy, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Companion Animals and Horses, University Clinic for Small Animals, Small Animal Surgery, Section of Physical Therapy, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Bioinformatics and Biostatistics Platform, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Companion Animals and Horses, University Clinic for Small Animals, Small Animal Surgery, Section of Physical Therapy, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria
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Shaheen AF, Lins D, Toledo T, Gómez Álvarez CB. Postural stability measures in healthy miniature Dachshunds obtained using a pressure mat and a force platform: a validity and reliability study. BMC Vet Res 2023; 19:79. [PMID: 37365660 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-023-03633-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2022] [Accepted: 06/21/2023] [Indexed: 06/28/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Miniature Dachshunds have a high prevalence of neurological and musculoskeletal diseases potentially affecting their balance. The postural stability of dogs in quiet standing is an indicator of postural control and can aid in diagnosing and monitoring lameness and other pathologies affecting balance. Measures of centre of pressure (CoP) can be obtained from force and pressure platform systems to evaluate postural stability, however the two systems have not been compared and the latter has not been validated in dogs. The aims of this study were to assess the validity and reliability of using a pressure mat compared to a force platform and report normative values of CoP measures in healthy miniature Dachshunds. Forty two healthy miniature Dachshunds of smooth, long and wire-haired breed types stood still on a pressure mat (Tekscan MatScan®) placed on a force platform and the two systems were synchronised. Maximum anterior-posterior (AP) and medial-lateral (ML) ranges, sway path and 95% area of a best-fit ellipse were computed. Bland-Altman plots and coefficients of correlation assessed validity; intra-class correlation coefficients (ICC) assessed inter-test reliability for both systems. Non-linear regression analyses were used to describe the relationship between CoP and demographic measures. RESULTS Strong correlations for AP range, ML range and 95% ellipse area and moderate correlation for sway path were found between the two devices. ICC showed good reliability (0.75-0.90) for AP range and moderate (0.5-0.75) for ML range and the 95% ellipse area for both devices. Sway path reliability was excellent (> 0.90) with the force platform but moderate with the pressure mat. Age was positively correlated with balance (inversely correlated with all measures except sway path), while weight explained 94% (force platform) and 27% (pressure mat) of the variance in sway path. CONCLUSIONS Pressure mats can be used to obtain valid and reliable measures of CoP and replace use of force platforms. Older (non-senior) and heavier (non-obese) dogs show better postural stability. Clinical examinations should include the use of a range of CoP measures when assessing postural balance, while accounting for the effects of age and body weight.
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- Aliah F Shaheen
- Department of Life Sciences, Brunel University London, London, UK.
- Department of Mechanical Engineering Sciences, University of Surrey, Guildford, UK.
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- Faculty of Agronomy and Veterinary Medicine, University of Brasilia, Brasilia, Brazil
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- Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Federal University of Mato Grosso, Cuiabá, Brazil
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- Department of Life Sciences, Brunel University London, London, UK
- Department of Veterinary Medicine, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK
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Charalambous D, Lutonsky C, Keider S, Tichy A, Bockstahler B. Vertical ground reaction forces, paw pressure distribution, and center of pressure during heelwork in working dogs competing in obedience. Front Vet Sci 2023; 10:1106170. [PMID: 36846253 PMCID: PMC9950403 DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2023.1106170] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2022] [Accepted: 01/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/12/2023] Open
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Heelwork walking is a command that competitive obedience and working dogs are trained to perform. Unlike other canine sports, the research for competitive obedience sport is limited and no research regarding biomechanical gait adaptions during heelwork walking has been published. The aim of the study was to investigate the changes in vertical ground reaction forces, paw pressure distribution (PPD), and center of pressure (COP) of Belgian Malinois during heelwork walking. Ten healthy Belgian Malinois were included in the study. The dogs walked first without heeling (normal walk) and then while heeling on a pressure platform. The comparison between normal and heelwork walking was performed using mixed-effects models. Post-hoc analyses were performed using Sidak's alpha correction procedure. During heelwork walking, a significant decrease in the vertical impulse and stance phase duration (SPD) and a significant increase in the craniocaudal index and speed of COP was observed in the forelimbs compared to normal walking. At the hindlimbs, a significant increase in vertical impulse and SPD was observed during heelwork walking. Regarding PPD, a significant decrease of vertical impulse was observed at the cranial quadrants of the right forelimb and craniolateral quadrant of the left forelimb during heelwork. The area was significantly decreased at the craniolateral quadrant of the left forelimb and the time for the peak vertical force was prolonged significantly at the caudal quadrants of the right forelimb during heelwork walking. The vertical impulse was significantly increased in all quadrants of the hindlimbs except the craniolateral quadrant of the left hindlimb. The effect of these changes on the musculoskeletal system of working dogs should be investigated in further studies, using electromyography and kinematic analysis.
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- Danae Charalambous
- Department of Companion Animals and Horses, University Clinic for Small Animals, Small Animal Surgery, Section of Physical Therapy, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria,*Correspondence: Danae Charalambous ✉
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- Department of Companion Animals and Horses, University Clinic for Small Animals, Small Animal Surgery, Section of Physical Therapy, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Companion Animals and Horses, University Clinic for Small Animals, Small Animal Surgery, Section of Physical Therapy, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Platform of Bioinformatics and Biostatistics, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria
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- Department of Companion Animals and Horses, University Clinic for Small Animals, Small Animal Surgery, Section of Physical Therapy, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria
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Izawa K, Fukunaga K, Hirota Y, Orito K. Displacement of center of mass in dogs in response to foot sensory stimulation. Vet Surg 2021; 50:1304-1315. [PMID: 34038003 DOI: 10.1111/vsu.13671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2020] [Revised: 04/09/2021] [Accepted: 05/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Evaluate center of mass (CoM) displacement values during four-limb and three-limb standing with limb suspension in dogs before and after applying sensory stimulation to a forelimb or hindlimb. STUDY DESIGN Experimental study. ANIMALS Six clinically normal beagles. METHODS A four force-plate apparatus was built to assess static weight distribution. Dogs stood on the device with one limb in contact with each force plate. We created a plastic device to induce sensory stimulation so that lameness could not be detected visually when stimulating the paw. Experimenters confirmed the degree of lameness by walking before and after measurement. Body-weight shifts were induced via suspension of each limb and transient sensory stimulation to the right forelimb or left hindlimb. CoMs of five postures were compared, with and without transient sensory stimulation. RESULTS The four-limb CoM was located cranial to the center of the X- and Y-axis coordinates (X: -0.82 ± 9.12, Y: 61.00 ± 5.82). During three-limb standing with suspension of either forelimb, CoM shifted backward toward the contralateral side compared to four-limb standing. During hindlimb suspension, CoM shifted to the contralateral side. With right forelimb sensory stimulation, there were large CoM changes for both four-limb and three-limb standing (X: -34.53 ± 9.09, Y: 52.21 ± 6.88). CoM changes were small with left hindlimb sensory stimulation (X: 6.47 ± 13.86, Y: 69.41 ± 5.55). CONCLUSION CoMs during four-limb and three-limb standing were influenced by sensory stimulation of a forelimb and, to a lesser extent, of a hindlimb. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE Static evaluation of CoM may aid clinicians in the diagnosis and recovery of forelimb lameness.
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- Kousuke Izawa
- Laboratory of Physiology II, School of Veterinary Medicine, Azabu University, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan.,ONE for Animals, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Laboratory for Pharmacogenomics, RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Laboratory of Basic Education, School of Veterinary Medicine, Azabu University, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan
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- Laboratory of Physiology II, School of Veterinary Medicine, Azabu University, Sagamihara, Kanagawa, Japan
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Egan S, Brama PAJ, Goulding C, McKeown D, Kearney CM, McGrath D. The Feasibility of Equine Field-Based Postural Sway Analysis Using a Single Inertial Sensor. SENSORS (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2021; 21:1286. [PMID: 33670238 PMCID: PMC7916957 DOI: 10.3390/s21041286] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2020] [Revised: 01/29/2021] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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(1) Background: Postural sway is frequently used to quantify human postural control, balance, injury, and neurological deficits. However, there is considerably less research investigating the value of the metric in horses. Much of the existing equine postural sway research uses force or pressure plates to examine the centre of pressure, inferring change at the centre of mass (COM). This study looks at the inverse, using an inertial measurement unit (IMU) on the withers to investigate change at the COM, exploring the potential of postural sway evaluation in the applied domain. (2) Methods: The lipopolysaccharide model was used to induce transient bilateral lameness in seven equines. Horses were monitored intermittently by a withers fixed IMU over seven days. (3) Results: There was a significant effect of time on total protein, carpal circumference, and white blood cell count in the horses, indicating the presence of, and recovery from, inflammation. There was a greater amplitude of displacement in the craniocaudal (CC) versus the mediolateral (ML) direction. A significant difference was observed in the amplitude of displacement in the ML direction between 4-12 h and 168 h. (4) Conclusions: The significant reduction in ML displacement during the acute inflammation period alongside greater overall CC displacement may be a compensatory behaviour for bilateral lameness.
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- Sonja Egan
- Institute for Sport and Health, School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin D04 V1W8, Ireland;
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- Section Veterinary Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin D04 V1W8, Ireland; (P.A.J.B.); (C.M.K.)
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- The Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics, University College Dublin, Dublin D04 V1W8, Ireland;
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- School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, University College Dublin, Dublin D04 V1W8, Ireland;
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- Section Veterinary Clinical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin D04 V1W8, Ireland; (P.A.J.B.); (C.M.K.)
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- Institute for Sport and Health, School of Public Health, Physiotherapy and Sports Science, University College Dublin, Dublin D04 V1W8, Ireland;
- The Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics, University College Dublin, Dublin D04 V1W8, Ireland;
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Reicher B, Tichy A, Bockstahler B. Center of Pressure in the Paws of Clinically Sound Dogs in Comparison with Orthopedically Diseased Dogs. Animals (Basel) 2020; 10:ani10081366. [PMID: 32781721 PMCID: PMC7459534 DOI: 10.3390/ani10081366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2020] [Revised: 08/01/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Simple Summary The analysis of the center of pressure is an important tool that allows conclusions to be drawn about the body balance of a patient. This balance can be altered by orthopedic or neurological diseases. To date, there are few data on the center of pressure in the paws of walking dogs. This study aimed to show the compensatory changes in the center of pressure parameters within the paw during stance-phase in the walking dog, with data being collected non-invasively by walking dogs with osteoarthritis and healthy dogs (control group) over a pressure platform. Differences in the center of pressure parameters were found between the affected and non-affected limbs of the diseased dogs, but also in comparison to the corresponding limbs of sound dogs. It was shown that dogs with osteoarthritis show different compensatory changes in the center of pressure parameters depending on whether a front or a hind limb are affected. This can reflect a compensatory redistribution of the body mass as well as compensatory changes of body balance. Based on these observations, a deeper investigation of the center of pressure within the paws of dogs would be of interest and a diagnostic application could become possible in the future. Abstract The center of pressure (COP) is recognized as a valuable tool for the assessment of orthopedic and neurologic disorders in humans. Relatively few studies are available in veterinary medicine, particularly concerning the COP in the individual paw. This study assessed the dynamic paw COP parameters during the stance phase of dogs with cox- or cubarthrosis (20 dogs each), as well as of 20 sound dogs. Data were obtained by walking over a pressure platform and analyzed within the diseased groups in comparison to the control group. Both diseased groups showed significant differences between the affected and non-affected limbs, but also in comparison to the reference limbs of sound animals. For coxathrosis, the primary increase was in the medio-lateral COP displacement and the COP area in both hind limbs. For cubarthrosis, the most prominent changes were an increase in the medio-lateral COP displacement in the ipsilateral hind limb and in the cranio-caudal COP displacement in the lame limb. Additionally, the COP area increased in both hind limbs. This can reflect a compensatory redistribution of the body mass as well as compensatory changes of body balance.
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- Bianca Reicher
- Department of Companion Animals and Horses, University Clinic for Small Animals, Small Animal Surgery, Section of Physical Therapy, University of Veterinary Medicine, 1210 Vienna, Austria;
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- Department of Biomedical Sciences, Platform of Bioinformatics and Biostatistics, University of Veterinary Medicine, 1210 Vienna, Austria;
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- Department of Companion Animals and Horses, University Clinic for Small Animals, Small Animal Surgery, Section of Physical Therapy, University of Veterinary Medicine, 1210 Vienna, Austria;
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López S, Vilar JM, Rubio M, Sopena JJ, Damiá E, Chicharro D, Santana A, Carrillo JM. Center of pressure limb path differences for the detection of lameness in dogs: a preliminary study. BMC Vet Res 2019; 15:138. [PMID: 31068192 PMCID: PMC6506948 DOI: 10.1186/s12917-019-1881-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2018] [Accepted: 04/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background The limb center of pressure (COP) path measures and quantifies the load distribution within a limb in a still or moving subject. Under this premise, the aim of this study was to test whether data derived from this parameter could detect the differences between sound and lame limbs in unilaterally lame dogs with elbow dysplasia. To accomplish this purpose, ten unilaterally lame dogs of similar conformation were walked over a pressure platform. Next, the COP path, in relation to the position of sound and lame limbs, was measured in a coordinate system over a standard paw template obtained by pedobarography during the whole support phase. To compare variables, force platform data (peak vertical force and vertical impulse) from the same animals were obtained. Sound and lame limb statokinesiograms were also obtained while the animals stood still. Results The statistical analysis clearly showed that COP in lame limbs start cranially and were shorter than sound limbs. In addition, the value of the COP excursion index was lower in lame limbs. Finally, the area of statokinesiograms was greater in lame limbs. Conclusion This methodology based in limb COP characteristics serves to discriminate between sound and lame limbs in dogs with elbow dysplasia. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12917-019-1881-1) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Sergio López
- Instituto Universitario de Investigaciones Biomédicas y Sanitarias, Universidad de las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Arucas, Las Palmas, Spain
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- Instituto Universitario de Investigaciones Biomédicas y Sanitarias, Universidad de las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Arucas, Las Palmas, Spain. .,Departamento de Patología Animal, Universidad de las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Arucas, Las Palmas, Spain.
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- Departamento Medicina y Cirugía Animal, Cátedra García Cugat, Universidad Cardenal Herrera-CEU, CEU Universities, Valencia, Spain
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- Departamento Medicina y Cirugía Animal, Cátedra García Cugat, Universidad Cardenal Herrera-CEU, CEU Universities, Valencia, Spain
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- Departamento Medicina y Cirugía Animal, Cátedra García Cugat, Universidad Cardenal Herrera-CEU, CEU Universities, Valencia, Spain
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- Departamento Medicina y Cirugía Animal, Cátedra García Cugat, Universidad Cardenal Herrera-CEU, CEU Universities, Valencia, Spain
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- Departamento de Matemáticas, Universidad de las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain
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- Departamento Medicina y Cirugía Animal, Cátedra García Cugat, Universidad Cardenal Herrera-CEU, CEU Universities, Valencia, Spain
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