The diagnosis of elbow dysplasia is made through orthopedic examination, and confirmed by x-rays or CT scan. (www2.vet.cornell.edu)
Then, the surgery resident and faculty member will join the student to conduct a full orthopedic examination. (www2.vet.cornell.edu)
Controls for this trait are selected based on careful orthopedic examination specifically feeling for stability on stifle palpation (no cranial drawer or cranial thrust) and / or stifle radiography. (www2.vet.cornell.edu)