What question did this study set out to answer?

The research aims to validate goniometry as a method for measuring joint angles in dogs and cats.

April 21, 2026

Canine and feline goniometry

Key Points

The research aims to validate goniometry as a method for measuring joint angles in dogs and cats.
Validated goniometry in healthy Labrador Retrievers and cats.
Measured flexion and extension of normal and abnormal joints.
Comparative analysis of joint measurements in both species.
Goniometry effectively measures joint angles.
Both normal and abnormal joints can be assessed accurately.
The method is safe and convenient for evaluating joint function.

Abstract

Goniometry is a safe and convenient method to measure flexion and extension of normal and abnormal joints that has been validated in healthy Labrador Retrievers and cats.

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Cite This Study

Marcellin-Little et al. (Fri,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e7132bcb99343efc98cdb6 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.26.02.0095

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