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      Stifle effusion (SEF)

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      • View:
        Lateral
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      • Defining characteristics:
        Increased soft tissue opacity in the stifle joint, displacement of infrapatellar fat pad
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      • Common differential diagnoses:
        Cranial cruciate ligament rupture, ligamentous instability, artifactual due to positioning and radiographic technique

      • Helpful additional data:
        Has the patient been boisterous with play recently? Have they been toe-touching and limping?

      • Commonly associated diagnostics:
        Manual manipulation of the joint. Consider sedated radiographs. Consider *SignalCare MDB in advance of medical or surgical therapy.

      • Commonly associated treatments:
        Discuss analgesia, discuss cage confinement, discuss surgical options, discuss weight management and lifestyle changes, joint supplements

      • Commonly associated home care:
        Based on treatment, cage rest vs. surgery

       

      *SignalCare MDB = CBC/Chemistry/Urinalysis/Thoracic ultrasound/Abdominal ultrasound