Acta Vet. Brno 2021, 90: 399-406

https://doi.org/10.2754/avb202190040399

Radiographic measurement of canine stifle joint angles using four different landmark methods

Karol Ševčík, Marian Hluchý, Marieta Ševčíková, Valent Ledecký

University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice, Small Animal Clinic, Košice, Slovak Republic

Received April 28, 2021
Accepted November 9, 2021

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