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Definition
| Abnormal growth or development of the hip joint. |
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| What are 3 clinical signs of hip dysplasia? |
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Definition
| Swaying hind limb gait, bunny hopping, reduced activity, joint stiffness or pain, hind limb lameness, popping sound when walking in severe cases. |
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| What is the name of the palpation technique used to diagnose hip dysplasia? |
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Definition
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| List 4 NSAIDS, the drug and trade name. |
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Definition
Carprofen - Rimadyl
Etolac - Etogesic
Deracoxib - Deramaxx
Meloxicam - Metacam
Tepolaxin - Zubrin
Fibrocoxib - Previcox |
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| What type of dog is commonly affected with hip dysplasia? |
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Definition
| Medium and large breed dogs. |
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Term
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Definition
| Orthopedic Foundation for Animals. A registry for orthopedic and genetic disease of animals. |
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| List 3 criteria for OFA certification for hip dysplasia. |
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Definition
| At least 2 years old, proper positioning, permanent identification on radiograph. |
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| List 2 causes of elbow dysplasia. |
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Definition
| Genetics and rapid growth |
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| What are 2 clinical signs of elbow dysplasia? |
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Definition
| Forelimb lameness and pain with movement. |
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| List 2 ways that elbow dysplasia can be diagnosed. |
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Definition
| Physical exam, radiographs, advanced imaging (CT and MRI), arthroscopy. |
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Term
| What kind of dogs are predisposed to elbow dysplasia? |
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Definition
| Large and giant breed dogs. |
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Term
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Definition
| Ununited anconeal process. Anconeal process doesn't create a bony union with the ulna. Often has attached fibrous tissue. |
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Term
| What is the most common cause of elbow dysplasia? |
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Definition
| FCP - Fractured (medial) coronoid process. |
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Term
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Definition
| cartilage flap dislodges and becomes loose in the joint. |
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Term
| What are the 4 joints that OCD (Osteochondritis dessicans) effects? |
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Definition
| Shoulders, elbows, stifle, hock. |
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Term
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Definition
| A painful condition of long bones in young (6-18 month old) dogs. |
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Definition
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| When doing a physical exam, what would you see in a dog that has panosteitis? |
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Definition
| Pain on palpation of the diaphysis of effected bones. |
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Term
| What breed of dog is predisposed to panosteitis? |
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Definition
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Term
| What is the main clinical sign of pateller luxation? |
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Definition
| Occasional skipping gait and possibly hindlimb lameness. |
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Term
| What are 2, nondrug, medical treatments for patellar luxation? |
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Definition
| Keep the animal slim and keep exercise moderate. |
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Term
| What is the prognosis for patellar luxation? |
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Definition
| Gradually progressive without treatment. |
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Term
| What type of patellar luxation is common for small dogs and large dogs? |
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Definition
Small breeds: Medial luxation
Large breeds: Lateral luxation |
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Term
| What are 3 ways that a bone can become directly inoculated with bacteria? |
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Definition
| Trauma, sugery, extension of soft tissue infection. |
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Term
| What are 2 types of drugs that would be used to treat osteomyelitis? |
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Definition
| Antibiotics and Antifungals |
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Term
| When would you see intermittent lameness with a cranial cruciate ligament injury? |
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Definition
| If there was a partial tears |
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Term
| What 2 physical exam tests can be done to diagnose a CCL injury? |
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Definition
| Drawer sign and tibial thrust |
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Term
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Definition
| Tibial plateau leveling osteotomy. A patented procedure that requires a certification course. |
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Term
| What size patient would a TPLO be the most helpful for? |
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Definition
| Patients less than 40 lbs. |
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Term
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Definition
| A large fluid filled subcutaneous pocket on the elbow. It is often bilateral. |
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Term
| What is the cause of hygroma? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are 3 possible ways to treat hygroma? |
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Definition
| Padded bedding, elbow bandages, surgical drainage if infected. |
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