A retrospective study of elbow osteoarthritis (OA) in cats at the University Veterinary Hospital, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UVH-UPM) for year 2015 to 2020

Zahar., Nurdarina (2020) A retrospective study of elbow osteoarthritis (OA) in cats at the University Veterinary Hospital, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UVH-UPM) for year 2015 to 2020. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

This study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of elbow OA in cats. The digital radiographs and clinical records of cats presented to the University Veterinary Hospital (UVH), UPM from 2015 to 2020 were retrieved. Chest radiography that included a lateral view of the elbow joint was selected. The assessed radiographic features include osteophytes, increased radio-opacity beneath the ulnar semilunar notch, presence of supinator sesamoid bone, presence of extra-articular enthesophytes, abnormal soft tissue mineralization, synovial effusion, changes of joint space and joint remodeling. A total of 100 cats were included. The overall prevalence of elbow OA was 52% (52/100). Osteophytes formation, increased radio-opacity beneath the ulnar semilunar notch and presence of supinator sesamoid bones were common features. Enthesophytes and joint remodeling, however, were uncommon. The mean (SD) age of cats with OA was 8.5 (3.9) years. The age difference between the OA and normal cats was significant (P<0.05). The mean (SD) bodyweight of cats with OA was 3.9 (1.0). There was no significant difference in bodyweight between the OA and normal cats (P>0.05). In the OA cats 67% were Domestic Short Hair, 2% were Domestic Long Hair and 31% were pedigree cats. Six OA cats were male, 16 cats were castrated male, 12 cats were female and 18 were spayed female. The prevalence of elbow OA did not differ by breed X2 (18, N=100) = 16.3 (P>0.05) and sex X2 (8, N=100) =7.20 (P>0.05) respectively. In conclusion, there was a high prevalence of elbow OA, which was associated with age.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Depositing User:	Ms Nurhaznita Mahmood
Date Deposited:	04 Dec 2023 06:51
Last Modified:	04 Dec 2023 06:51
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/1521

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