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ArticleFrontiers in veterinary science2025

Density and strength distribution of the subchondral bone plate of the canine talus.

Yasamin Vali, Magdalena Müller-Gerbl, Henri van Bree, Walter Dingemanse, Ingrid Gielen

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Yasamin ValiDepartment of Small Animals and Horses, University of Veterinary Medicine, Vienna, Austria.
Magdalena Müller-GerblInstitute of Anatomy, Department of Biomedicine, Musculoskeletal Research, University of Basel, Basel, Switzerland.
Henri van BreeVetMedImage, Erondegem, Belgium.
Walter DingemanseKennel and Paddock Veterinary Rehabilitation and Hydrotherapy, James Lane, Grazeley Green, Berkshire, United Kingdom.
Ingrid GielenDepartment of Morphology, Imaging, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation and Nutrition, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University, Merelbeke, Belgium.

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Introduction: The subchondral bone plate plays a critical role in load transfer across joints. Its density distribution reflects the joint's loading history, and variations in density are likely associated with changes in the material properties of the subchondral bone. This study aimed to evaluate the mechanical strength of the subchondral bone plate of the canine talus and correlate it with the subchondral bone density. Methods: Twenty paired cadaveric tali from large breed dogs were included in the present study. Test points were selected and marked on the subchondral bone plate, where mechanical strength was assessed using indentation testing to record the maximum penetration force. The density at these test points was measured using computed tomographic osteoabsorptiometry (CT-OAM). Results: The result revealed that density and strength of the subchondral bone plate were not uniformly distributed across its surface. A strong correlation was observed between subchondral bone density and mechanical strength across all specimens, with the areas of highest density corresponding to the areas of greatest mechanical strength. Discussion: The present study's key finding-a strong correlation between subchondral bone density and mechanical strength-highlights the potential of using subchondral bone density as a reliable indicator of mechanical strength. This relationship offers important insights for clinical assessments and research on joint biomechanics. Furthermore, the use of CT-OAM provides a non-invasive method to evaluate both the density and mechanical strength of the subchondral bone plate, enabling valuable longitudinal studies on subchondral bone properties in dogs.

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bone densitybone strengthcanine (dog)computed tomographydensitometrytalus

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