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What is the purpose of making teaser studs?

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to detect estrus w/o impregnating

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What procedures are used to make teaser studs?

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vasectomy, epididymectomy, penile fixation, prepuce translocation

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T/F: You send the excised ductus deferens to histo.

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true

for legality/papers

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What part of the epididymis is removed in an epididymectomy?

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the tail of the epididymis

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Where is the epididymis ligated for an epididymectomy?

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the body of the epididymis and the ductus deferens

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Why are non-entry teasers made?

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to prevent transfer of venereal dzs

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Arthrocentesis: Purpose

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Dx - lameness, fluid cytology, wound extent

Therapeutic - meds, lavage

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Radiocarpal Joint: Landmarks

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distal medial ridge of the radius

proximal edge of the radiocarpal bone

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Midcarpal Joint: Landmarks

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distal ridge of radiocarpal bone

proximal edge of 3rd carpal bone

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Tibiotarsal Joint: Landmark

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medial malleolus (avoid saphenous vein

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T/F: the tibiotarsal and proximal intertarsal joints communicate.

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True

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Tarsometatarsal Joint: Landmark

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insert proximal to 4th metatarsal

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Distal Interphalangeal Joint: Landmark

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proximal to dorsal coronary band

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Metacarpophalangeal Joint: Landmarks

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flexed palmar metacarpal 3
dorsal border of suspensory ligament
distal border of metacarpal 4
proximal lateral sesamoid bone

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Femoropatellar Joint: Landmarks

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Lateral - caudal to lateral patellar ligament, proximal to lateral tibial condyle
Cranial - troclear groove between patellar ligaments

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Reimer Emasculator: Description

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curved blades, 3rd arm for cutting

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Serra Emasculator: Description

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curved blades

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Serra Modified Emasculator: Description

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curved blades and handles

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White Emasculator: Description

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one thick flat blade, curved handle

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Whte Modified Emasculator: Description

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one flat, one curved blade

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Hausmann Emasculator: Description

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plain emasculator but with one straight arm

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Pendulum Scrotum Cx: Closed Technique

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  1. excise caudal 3rd of scrotum
  2. use gauze to hold and strip cord of CT proximally
  3. ligate cord w/ square knot hand tie
  4. attach mosquito prox. to ligation
  5. use emasculator (wingnut to nut)
  6. inspect stump
  7. stretch incision for proper drainage
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Pendulum Scrotum Cx: Open Technique

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  1. excise caudal 3rd of scrotum
  2. incise vaginal tunic
  3. separate cremaster muscle and spermatic cord
  4. ligate each with square knot hand tie
  5. attach mosquito prox. to ligation
  6. use emasculator (wingnut to nut)
  7. inspect stump
  8. stretch incision for proper drainage
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Non-pendulum Scrotum Cx: Closed Technique

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  1. incise over each testicle
  2. extrude testis
  3. use gauze to strip CT prox.
  4. ligate cord w/ square knot hand tie
  5. attach mosquito prox. to ligation
  6. use emasculator (wingnut to nut)
  7. inspect stump
  8. stretch incision for proper drainage
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T/F: The crimp pattern allows for the stretch of tendons
true
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What type of collagen replaces tendons during repair?
type III (which is less elastic)
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Tendon Injuries: Types
overstrain acute/chronic, percutaneous trauma
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Which tendons are most prone to injury?
SDF and suspensory ligament
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Tendonitis: Signs
bowing of palmar contour, swelling, pain, lameness
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Tendonitis: Dx
lameness exam, U/S, MRI, scintigraphy
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What is the order of ligaments from superficial to deep over the palmar metacarpal?
SDF, DDF, check ligament, suspensory ligament
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T/F: Measuring exact location and length of injury is not necessary with U/S.
False | it is necessary
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Tendonitis: Tx
R&R, supportive, immobilization
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How much of the secondary layer should be exposed above and below the tertiary layer?
~1-2 in. | which is then sealed with elastikon (without tension)
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Sweeny: Definition
paralysis of suprascapular nerve
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Sweeny: Signs
atrophy of the scapular muscles
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Sweeny: Tx
decompression sx - remove a piece of the scapula under the nerve
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Palmar Digital Neurectomy: Indications
pain caused by the navicular +/ coffin bone
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Navicular Syndrom/Dz: Signs
bilateral forelimb lameness, worse on one leg, response to hoof testers
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Navicular Syndrom/Dz: Tx
corrective hoof manipulation, anti-inflammatory injection, neurectomy
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Stringhalt: Appearance
hind limb tucked up, exaggerated hindlimb gait
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Stringhalt: Tx
lateral digital extensor tenotomy
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How long is the coronet to sole time for hoof growth?
1yr
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Where does the hoof grow from?
perioplic corium
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What is the Hoof-Pastern Axis for the front and hind hooves?
50; 55
46
T/F: The shoe doesn't have to be a perfect fit on the horse.
False | The shoe should be a perfect fit.
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Where are nails placed?
just lateral to the white line
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Corrective Shoeing: Coffin Bone Fracture
full bar shoe
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Corrective Shoeing: Navicular Dz
rocker-toe shoe w/ elevated heel
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Corrective Shoeing: Puncture Wounds
plate shoe
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Thrush: Definition
degeneration of the frog
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Thrush: Signs
odour, black discharge in sulci of the frog
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Thrush: Tx
clean hoof, copper sulfate
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Laminitis: Obel Grading
1 - no lameness at walk, short gait 2 - stiff gait at walk 3 - reluctant to walk, resists lifting foot 4 - refuses to move, recumbent
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How many inches of the secondary layer should be visible on either side of the tertiary layer?
1in on either end
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Foot Bandage: Coverage
entire hoof and coronary band
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Distal Limb: Coverage
coronary band to just distal to carpus/tarsus
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Stack Bandage: Coverage
coronary band to proximal carpus/tarsus
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Thomas-Schroeder Splint: Use
radial + tibial fracture stabalization
60
Thomas-Schroeder Splint: Appearance
ring with 2 rods
61
T/F: The head goes Down with the Sound hindlimb.
False | the head goes Down with the Sound FORELIMB
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T/F: The hip rises with the lame hind limb.
true
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AAEP Lameness: Grading
``` 1 - difficult to observe, inconsistent 2 - observable on circling/incline 3 - consistent at trot 4 - obvious with marked head nod 5 - min. wt bearing ```
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Peroneus Tertius Rupture: Signs
able to extend hock w/o extending stifle
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Upward Fixation of the Patella: Signs
stiff hind limb, "robotic" gait
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Flexion Tests: Times
distal limb - 30sec Prox forelimb - 60sec Prox hind limb - 90sec
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T/F: It's safe to use nerve blocks for every lameness exam.
false | if the horse is too lame, it could lead to catastrophic failure
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Lameness Exam: Nerve Block Duration
0.5-2hrs (with lidocaine/carbocaine)
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Lameness Exam: PD Nerve Block - Placement
just proximal to bulb of heel, pointing dorsodistally
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Lameness Exam: PD Nerve Block - Affects
sole, navicular, soft tissue of heel, coffin joint, distal DDFT
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Lameness Exam: Basisesmoid (Abaxial) Nerve Block - Placement
abaxial border of proximal sesamoid bones (palpable nerve bundle)
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Lameness Exam: Basisesmoid (Abaxial) Nerve Block - Affects
P2 distal (not fetlock joint)
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Lameness Exam: Low 4-Point Block - Placement
between palmar MC3+2/4, between Sesmoidian ligament and DDFT
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Lameness Exam: Low 4-Point Block - Affects
L/M palmar n. + palmar metacarpal n. | fetlock joint distal
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Lameness Exam: High 4-Point Nerve Block - Placement
below carpus in groove between suspenrosy and DDFT
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Lameness Exam: High 4-Point Nerve Block - Affects
suspensory ligament, distal flexor tendons, distal MC3+4
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Lameness Exam: Lateral Palmar Nerve Block - Placement
distal 3rd of acc. carpal bone groove pointing mediolaterally
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T/F: Intra-articular blocks do not effect structures outside the joint.
true

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