@phdthesis{01J70E6HHNABQ4SJVBV09XXMDE,
  abstract     = {{Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) remains a significant challenge in veterinary medicine, primarily due to hip joint laxity, which contributes to secondary osteoarthrosis (OA) of the coxofemoral joint (CFJ). Despite good technical repeatability and reproducibility of the Vezzoni Modified Badertscher Distension Device (VMBDD) when operated by trained clinicians, there is a lack of standardized force guidelines which complicates training of the technique and can compromise screening program integrity. Previous studies have attempted to explore the force-laxity relationship, but were limited to cadaveric settings, failing to accurately reflect in vivo conditions. As detailed in Chapter 3, the initial objective was to develop and validate a device capable of quantifying applied force in vivo during stress radiographic imaging, called the Vezzoni Modified Badertscher Distension measuring Device (VMBDmD). This objective was achieved through a two-step approach. First, four load cells were integrated into the original VMBDD, and a dedicated computer program was developed. The accuracy of the device was validated, with a trueness of 0.19 N (0.1%FS) and precision of 0.26 N (0.2%FS) for individual load cells. The assembled VMBDmD exhibited a trueness of 0.02 N (0.02%FS) and precision of 0.52 N (0.38%FS). Secondly, the device was validated on an intact cadaver, providing a first proof of concept for the relationship between applied force and Laxity Index (LI).}},
  author       = {{Vandekerckhove, Louis}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  pages        = {{X, 195}},
  publisher    = {{Ghent University. Faculty of Veterinary Medicine}},
  school       = {{Ghent University}},
  title        = {{Canine hip dysplasia : a forceful exploration through stress radiography}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}