Diagnostic arthroscopy of rear-limb joints in dogs

Diagnostic arthroscopy it is a technique of endoscopy which enables very de tailed examination of intra- -articular structures to be performed, as well as to estimate degenerative changes Of articular cartilage, and other arti cular soft tissues lesions. This paper presents the arthroscopy technique o f stifle and hock-joint examinations in dogs. It describes the various comp lications which can occur after arthroscopy examination, nonetheless, it co ncludes that arthroscopy is very helpful in early diagnosis of joint lesion s.