3D accelerometric assessment of the gait of dogs with cranial cruciate ligament rupture

摘要

Our study describes a reliable walk analysis protocol using a simple, small and easy to 3D accelerometric device as a detection tool for lameness on dogs. Among 14 parameters studied, SI and RI are used as trustworthy factors that are used by clinicians to detect even a very faintly limps. Moreover, by analysing the medio-lateral acceleration, this method permits to identify the lame limb. Finally, a key interest of this study is undoubtedly to help clinicians to assess dog gait and detect lameness.