Research Article

Goniometry and Limb Girth in Miniature Dachshunds

Table 3

Median and mean (with standard deviation) thigh limb girth measurements in miniature Dachshunds. All limb girth measurements were made along the femur at a location 70% distal to the greater trochanter. Each value was viewed independently, meaning dog 1 left limb girth was one variable and right limb girth was a second variable.

GroupMedian limb girth (cm)Mean limb girth (cm)Standard deviation

Group 1: ambulatory paraparetic group23.522.84.3
Group 2: nonambulatory paraparetic group22.522.72.2
Group 3: paraplegic group2423.73.7
Pooled data combining all three groups23.523.10.55