Mechanical lateral distal radial angle
Mechanical lateral distal radial angle
- Acronym: mLDRA
Definition
The mechanical lateral distal radial angle is a landmark used to assess angular deformities of the radius and provide guidance for their correction. It is determined, in the frontal plane, from a craniocaudal radiograph.
The mechanical lateral distal radial angle is defined by the intersection of the mechanical radial axis and the distal radial joint orientation line.
Mean values for the mechanical lateral distal radial angle of 87.2 +/- 3.2° and 85.7 +/- 2.6° were reported in Labrador Retrievers in recumbent and standing positions respectively.
References
Goodrich et al. Thoracic Limb Alignment in Healthy Labrador Retrievers: Evaluation of Standing Versus Recumbent Frontal Plane Radiography. Veterinary Surgery 43 (2014) 791–803. DOI:10.1111/j.1532-950X.2014.12140.x
