Table 1 Mean and maximal thermographic evaluation values (±standard deviation) of ventrodorsal and lateral views, by Orthopedic Foundation for Animals hip grades at the initial evaluation
OFA hip grade | Dorsoventral view | Lateral view | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
(°C, mean ± SD) | (°C, mean ± SD) | |||
Mean | Max | Mean | Max | |
Mild (n = 70) | 24.9 ± 1.6 | 25.9 ± 1.6 | 26.2 ± 2.2 | 28.2 ± 2.1 |
Moderate (n = 20) | 24.9 ± 1.8 | 25.9 ± 1.9 | 26.1 ± 2.6 | 28.2 ± 2.4 |
Severe (n = 10) | 24.0 ± 1.8 | 25.0 ± 1.7 | 25.5 ± 2.6 | 27.2 ± 2.3 |