Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Anatomy of the Ovine Stifle

Vandeweerd, Jean-Michel; Kirschvink, Nathalie; Muylkens, Benoît; Cintas, Celine; Catsyne, Charles Vande; Hontoir, Fanny; Clegg, Peter; Coomer, Richard; Nisolle, Jean-François

doi:10.1111/j.1532-950x.2013.12026.x

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“…The presence of two bundles within the cranial cruciate ligament was previously considered as one specie characteristic in MRI of ovine stifle (Vandeweerd et al, 2013). The transverse inter-meniscal ligament was not identified in the dissection of 32 sheep stifles (80%) (Vandeweerd et al, 2013). In all marsh deer stifles, this ligament was not visible in either imaging studies or by gross macroscopy.…”

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“…Furthermore, in the present study, two distinct bundles (caudolateral and craniomedial) of the cranial cruciate ligament were identifiable by MRI. The presence of two bundles within the cranial cruciate ligament was previously considered as one specie characteristic in MRI of ovine stifle (Vandeweerd et al, 2013). The transverse inter-meniscal ligament was not identified in the dissection of 32 sheep stifles (80%) (Vandeweerd et al, 2013).…”

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“…The common extensor tendon of the third fibular muscle and long digital extensor muscle was identified in MRI sagittal images, and the extensor fossa was identified at the lateral condyle via 3D CT. A study of sheep defined this common tendon, which originates proximally and inserted in the distolateral aspect of the lateral trochlear ridge, as a landmark in MRI scans, the common tendon included the third fibular muscle, long digital extensor muscle and medial extensor muscle (Vandeweerd et al, 2013).…”

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Evaluation of the Marsh Deer Stifle Joint by Imaging Studies and Gross Anatomy

Shigue

Rahal

Schimming

et al. 2014

Anat Histol Embryol

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This study aimed to evaluate the stifle joint of marsh deer using imaging studies and in comparison with gross anatomy. Ten hindlimbs from 5 marsh deer (Blastocerus dichotomus) were used. Radiography, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) were performed in each stifle joint. Two hindlimbs were dissected to describe stifle gross anatomy. The other limbs were sectioned in sagittal, dorsal or transverse planes. In the craniocaudal radiographic view, the lateral femoral condyle was broader than the medial femoral condyle. The femoral trochlea was asymmetrical. Subsequent multiplanar reconstruction revealed in the cranial view that the external surface of the patella was roughened, the medial trochlea ridge was larger than the lateral one, and the extensor fossa at the lateral condyle was next to the lateral ridge. The popliteal fossa was better visualized via the lateral view. Sagittal MRI images identified lateral and medial menisci, caudolateral and craniomedial bundles of cranial cruciate ligament, caudal cruciate ligament, patellar ligament and common extensor tendon. In conclusion, the marsh deer stifle presents some anatomical characteristics of the ovine stifle joint.

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Evaluation of the Marsh Deer Stifle Joint by Imaging Studies and Gross Anatomy

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Rahal

Schimming

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“…One other pair of fresh limbs ( n = 2) was used to visualize synovial compartments. Twenty millilitres of water was injected into the femoro‐tibial joint with a paraligamentous technique (Vandeweerd et al, ). A 21 G 38 mm (11⁄2 in.)…”

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“…The anatomy of the ovine stifle has been described using radiography (Allen et al, ), computed tomography (Vandeweerd et al, ) and magnetic resonance imaging (Vandeweerd et al, ). Ultrasonography (US) is another useful imaging modality that is time‐ and cost‐effective, non‐invasive and dynamic (Alves, Girish, Kalume Brigido, & Jacobson, ; Bianchi, Martinoli, Bianchi‐Zamorani, & Valle, ).…”

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Ultrasound anatomy of the normal stifle in the sheep

Kayser

Hontoir

Clegg

et al. 2018

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Though the ovine stifle is commonly used as a model in research, there is no description of its anatomy at ultrasonography (US). The objective of this study was to provide reference US images of the ovine stifle that are relevant in musculoskeletal research. Four pairs of hindlimbs were scanned, whilst four other pairs were frozen and cut in different planes to compare gross anatomy to US scans. In another pair, the synovial compartments of the stifle were injected and scanned. This study demonstrated that US could be used to assess the ovine stifle. Several structures of clinical interest could be identified with cranial, lateral and medial approaches, such as (a) the tendons of m. quadriceps femoris, m. gluteobiceps, m. popliteus, (b) the common tendon of m. peroneus tertius–extensor longus digitorum–extensor digiti III proprius, (c) the patellar ligament, (d) the medial and lateral collateral ligaments, (e) the cranial horn and middle segment of medial and lateral meniscus, and (f) the synovial recesses. However, the caudal approach was not successful to identify caudal anatomical structures of the joint, due to the muscular mass, that is the caudal aspects of the articular surfaces of the femoral and tibial condyles, the caudal horns of the menisci and the supracondylar synovial recesses. In addition, US remained challenging to assess the internal structures such as cruciate ligaments and articular surfaces. The feasibility of US needs to be tested in vivo.

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