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Digit Amputation Flashcards

1
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What species has a very reactive periosteum?

A

Cattle

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2
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What is the treatment for septic arthritis in the coffin joint of the cow?

A

Digit amputation or surgical arthrodesis

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3
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What are the 4 pros to digit amputation?

A

Good short term results
Cheap
Simple/fast
Rapid return to production

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4
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What is a pro to arthrodesis?

A

Good long term results

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5
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What are the 3 general steps to arthrodesis?

A

Treat infection
Remove articular cartilage
Immobilize the joint

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6
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What is the benefit of “blocking the sound digit”?

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It helps keep the animal comfortable

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7
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What are 4 indications for using a digit amputation?

A

Septic coffin joint
Infection of P2 or P3
Fracture of P2 or P3
Injury or sepsis distal to P1

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8
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How long can you leave the tourniquet on for when performing a locoregional block for a digit amputation?

A

2 hours

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9
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What can you do when placing a tourniquet to prevent neurapraxia?

A

Place padding under the tourniquet.

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10
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When performing a locoregional block on a limb, what is the benefit of injecting abx at the same time?

A

It increases the concentration of abx at the site while the tourniquet is on.

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11
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When performing a digit amputation, why do you want to leave as much bone as possible?

A

To have as much supporting soft tissue as possible.

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12
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What is the benefit to cutting the bone with gigly wire when amputating a digit?

A

Because it’s fast and the heat cauterizes the bone as it cuts.

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13
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When amputating a digit, where is your amputation line?

A

Diagonally (distomedial to proximolateral) through the first phalanx.

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14
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What do you need to do BEFORE you remove the tourniquet for a digit amputation?

A

Place the bandage.

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15
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What is the average survival time post-digit amputation?

A

2 years

NOTE: Some cattle never recover due to rapid breakdown of supporting structures.

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16
Q

What are the 2 more successful digit amputations?

A

Lateral digit of the thoracic limb

Medial digit of the pelvic limb

17
Q

How does body weight affect the success of a digit amputation?

A

Decreases success.

NOTE: Less than 750lbs is ok.

18
Q

What 4 supporting structures do we see breakdown in a digit amputation?

A

Soft tissues
Cruciate ligaments
Interdigital ligaments
Flexor tendons

19
Q

What does amputation of a rear lateral digit increase stress on?

A

The medial digit

20
Q

What does amputation of a front medial digit increase stress on?

A

The lateral digit

21
Q

What is digit amputation less successful with?

A

Rear lateral digit

22
Q

What results in less amputations and better overall outcome in cases of septic arthritis of the distal interphalangeal joint in cattle?

A

Prompt aggressive treatment of septic arthritis.

23
Q

What are the 4 structures involved in septic arthritis in the distal interphalangeal joint?

A

P3/P2
Navicular bursa/bone
Deep digital flexor tendon and sheath
Proximal interphalangeal joint

24
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Why is acute septic arthritis of the distal interphalangeal joint in cattle so rare?

A

Because owners don’t bring them in right away.

NOTE: The mean time to presentation to a vet is 4.4 weeks

25
Q

What are 2 treatment options for acute septic arthritis of the distal interphalangeal joint in cattle?

A

Intraarticular Lavage

Systemic antibiotics

26
Q

What are 3 treatment options for chronic septic arthritis of the distal interphalangeal joint in cattle?

A

Facilitated ankylosis
Amputation
Culling

27
Q

What are the 4 clinical signs of septic arthritis of the DIJ in cattle?

A

Swelling
Draining tracts
Lacerations
Punctures

28
Q

What are 4 ways to diagnose septic arthritis of the DIJ in cattle?

A

PE
Probing of draining tract
Fistulograms
Radiographs

29
Q

What are 5 causes of DIJ in cattle?

A 
Pododermatitis
White line disease
Peri-articular wounds
Interdigital wounds
Interdigital necrobacillosis
30
Q

What is facilitated ankylosis of DIJ in cattle?

A

An arthrotomoy is created with a trephine and all the infected cartilage and bone is removed with a curette. The joint space is then lavaged with high volume and the digit is bandaged while the opposite digit is blocked.

31
Q

What abx can you use locoregionally during facilitated ankylosis?

A

Chloramphenicol

32
Q

What are 3 advantages of ankylosis of a digit?

A

Longer productive life
Better ambulation
Improved longevity

33
Q

What are 3 disadvantages of ankylosis of a digit?

A

Expense
Slower return to production
Prolonged treatment/recovery

34
Q

What are 4 reasons to choose surgical ankylosis?

A

Value of the animal
Weight of the animal
Digit affected
Longer production potential

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