Radiography of Hip and Elbow dysplasia

by | Jan 2, 2023

This course is approved by GRSK and will cover the following subjects:

  • Introduction to hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia.
  • Possibilities to reduce dysplasia: how can breeding influence the prevalence of HD and ED.
  • Radiographic technique – practical on how to take a proper radiographs for the assessment of the hip and elbow dysplasia. Quality evaluation of the radiographs for the HD and ED.
  • Explanation of different scoring systems.
  • Film reading session – scoring of the HD ED radiographs.

DAY1

Time Title
09.00 – 09.15 Welcome and Introduction
09.15 – 10.30 Introduction to hip dysplasia and elbow dysplasia
Possibilities to reduce dysplasia
How can breeding influence the prevalence of HD and ED
10.30 – 11.00 Coffee break
11.00 – 12.00 How to take a proper radiograph for the HD assessment
12.00 – 13.00 How to take a proper radiograph for the ED assessment
13.15 – 14.30 Lunch break
14.30 – 16.30 Radiographic technique – practical
16.30 – 17.00 Coffee break
17.00 – 18.30 Film reading session on radiographic film quality

DAY2

Time Title
09.00 – 10.30 HD scoring systems / protocols
Radiographic findings and evaluation of HD
Scoring criteria and grading of HD
10.30 – 11.00 Coffee break
11.00 – 12.30 HD film reading individual work and group work
12.30 – 13.30 F.C.I. – Kennel Clubs, Breed Clubs – HD ED control
13.30 – 14.30 Lunch break
14.30 – 16.00 ED scoring system / protocol
Radiographic findings and evaluation of ED
Scoring criteria and grading of ED
16.00 – 16.30 Coffee break
16.30 – 18.00 ED film reading individual work and group work
18.00 – 18.30 Closing remarks