Clinical Approach To Arthopathy Flashcards
1
Q
This is distinguished by boney lysis and destruction of joint ligaments leading to joint instability and luxation
- young greyhounds
A
Erosive Polyarthritis
2
Q
This nonerosive, noninfectious disease is a diagnosis of exclusion in sporting and large breed dogs
A
Primary immune-mediated Polyarthritis
3
Q
What are some clinical signs of IMPA?
A
Cyclic fevers, stiffness, lameness, palpable joint effusion, cervical vertebral pain
4
Q
What diagnostics can you run for IMPA?
A
CBC/Chem/UA, vector borne testing, rads, AUS, arthrocenteis
5
Q
What is important to do in septic arthritis?
A
Culture!
6
Q
How do you treat IMPA?
A
Prednisone, other immunosuppressants, and monitoring synovial fluid
7
Q
What breed is predisposed to systemic lupus Erythematosus (SLE)?
A
German shepherds
