Functional Anatomy- Canine Pelvic Limb Flashcards

Question 1

Q

whats up with the dog on the right?

Answer

A

Hip Displasia

disarticulation of the hip socket
happens due to poor formation of the hip joint
- inherited defect
- developmental defect
Treatment:
- TPO= reposition acetbulum
  - changes the orientation of the hip socket
  - recommended for younger dogs
- FHO= take head of femur off
  - takes away pain, but not good for big dogs
- Total hip replacement= technical best medicine
  - ball and socket are replaced
  - very expensive

Question 2

Q

whats up with this little guy?

Answer

A

Femoral head necrosis

Question 3

Q

Stifel joint: capsul and ligaments

Answer

A

Stifel Joint= femur attachment to leg

Three joints share one synovial capsul

4 ligaments attach femur to leg bones

Question 4

Q

Whats up with this joint?

Answer

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Cranial cruciate tear

most common cause of rear limb lameness in dog
caused by sudden rotaten of the limb when joint is flexed
rupture of ligamnet allows forward movement of tibia (cranial drawer sign)—leads to degenerative arthritis and pain
Treatment: three options
- TTA: stabilization
  - counteract force of tibial thrust by changing the angle of pull of the patellar tendon
- Extracapsular: joint stabilization
  - suture from lateral aspect of femur to cranial aspect of tibia.
  - eliminates tibial thrust
- TPLO: stabilization of stride
  - changing angle and relationship of femur and tibia by repositioning tibial head and setting with plate.
  - will not eliminate cranial drawer sign