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Table 5 Influence of orthopedic examination findings on the likelihood (odds ratios) of there being radiographic DJD present in 100 cats.

From: Relationship of orthopedic examination, goniometric measurements, and radiographic signs of degenerative joint disease in cats

Joints

Pain*

Crepitus*

Effusion*

Thickening*

C-Max ROM

Sed-Max ROM

R Shoulder

    

0.904

0.930

R Elbow

5.5

9.16

4.97 §

4.87

0.875

0.902

R carpus

   

19.75

 

0.918

R Tarsus

  

8.41

13.25

0.926§

0.936

L Shoulder

    

0.880

0.904

L Elbow

4.5

6.66

 

2.55 §

0.915

0.907

L Carpus

  

14.2 §

  

0.908

L Tarsus

 

6.44 §

18.0

13.1

0.886

0.792

Lumbar

2.97 §

     

L-S

4.67 §

     
  1. Only statistically significant odds ratios are included
  2. *Pain, effusion, crepitus and thickening scores were classified as present or absent
  3. § The significance of these odds ratios was lost due to 'age,' acting as a confounding variable
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BMC Veterinary Research

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