Digit Amputation

Question 1

What structures are usually involved in septic arthritis of the coffin joint in cattle?

Answer 1

P3 & P2
{makes sense; it’s what makes up the joint space…}

navicular bursa/bone

DDFT/sheath

PIJ
{prox.interphalangeal jt; pastern}

Question 2

Name 4 ways we can diagnose septic arthritis of the DIJ in cattle

Answer 2

1. PE
2. Probe tract
3. Radiograph
4. Fistulogram

Question 3

How long can a tourniquet be left on?

Answer 3

2 hours max!

let anesthesia know so it can be recorded right away when you place it

Question 4

Diagnosis?
and preferred technique for treatment?

Answer 4

Articular fracture of P3;

closed technique for digit amputation
{as long as it’s noninfectious}

Question 5

What’s the average survival post-amputation?

Answer 5

2 years!

Question 6

Amputation of which digits is/are less successful?

Answer 6

when we remove the medial claw on a forelimb,

& the lateral claw on a hindlimb
{^this one is the worst!^}

​because of how they distribute their weight naturally

Question 7

5 etiologies of septic arthritis in cattle…

Answer 7

1. Pododermatitis
2. White line dz
3. Peri-articular wound
4. Interdigital wound
5. Interdigital necrobacillosis

Question 8

What are the advantages of facilitated ankylosis over digit amputation?

Answer 8

Longer productive life;

Better ambulation;

Improved longevity

Question 9

Which surgical treatment is highly recommended for cattle with digit sepsis that are overweight, have a hind lateral, or front medial digit affected?

Answer 9

Surgical (facilitated) Ankylosis!

they can live a normal productive life!