Sentences with phrase «of epiphyseal»

Radiographic signs of epiphyseal dysgenesis (underdeveloped epiphyses throughout the long bones), shortened vertebral bodies, and delayed epiphyseal closure are common.

Accelerated rates of bone growth and bone remodeling act in concert to produce a pattern of epiphyseal spongiosa that is composed of fine trabecular systems that are spaced relatively far apart and that are ultimately less strong per unit area than in small breeds of dogs.

At puberty, oestrogen promotes skeletal maturation and the gradual, progressive closure of the epiphyseal growth plate, possibly as a consequence of both oestrogen - induced vascular and osteoplastic invasion and the termination of chondrogenesis.

Although the child may be taller than the other kids in early childhood, this early growth spurt finishes early (because of epiphyseal fusion), and final height ends up shorter than usual.

Because antirachitic bioassays were used to establish «rat units» for vitamin D (ie, the amount of vitamin D required for recalcification of the epiphyseal end of tibiae in rats), early workers found it extremely difficult to distinguish between the specific biological value of the 2 forms.

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Common possible underlying musculoskeletal abnormalities that may contribute to PL include torsion and / or bowing of the distal femur, tibial deformity, displacement and / or atrophy of the quadriceps, femoral epiphyseal dysplasia, shallow trochlear groove with hypoplastic or absent trochlear ridges, hip dysplasia, and rotational instability of the stifle joint.4, 5

The growth plate becomes a stable, inactive, part of the bone, now known as an epiphyseal line.

The five most common indications for a FHO included degenerative joint disease, avascular necrosis of the femoral head, capital epiphyseal and femoral neck fracture, comminuted acetabular or pelvic fracture, and non-reducible or chronic coxofemoral luxation.

Other useful diagnostic aids include comparison of height with that of littermates, evidence of delayed epiphyseal closure or dysgenesis on skeletal radiographs, and skin biopsy.

Excessive biomechanical loading of the inadequately supported epiphyseal articular cartilage leads to secondary disturbances in the nutrition, metabolism, function and viability of the chondrocytes in the developing joint surface.

Miniature Poodles with inherited epiphyseal chondrodysplasia are rhizomelic (it seems the shortness of their limbs comes primarily from the retardation of growth nearest the hips and shoulders) and often have ventrodorsal compression of the chest and enlarged joints.