G2: Lameness exam Flashcards
1
Q
What does it mean if a lameness is better on grass?
A
Paw
2
Q
What do you palpate joint for?
A
Swelling, pain, instability, ROM, crepitus
3
Q
How do you do the Ortolani test?
A
Sedate, put in dorsal recumbency, apply pressure towards the floor and move the stifle laterally then medially and you will feel the hip reduce then reluxate
4
Q
How do you do the Bardens test?
A
See how much you can pull the femur out of the acetabulum
5
Q
How do you do the thumb displacement test?
A
Place thumb in notch and externally rotate hip, will stay there if hip is dislocated
6
Q
What does a patellar joint effusion look like on an xray?
A
Fat pad displaced cranially
7
Q
How do you submit an arthrocentesis?
A
Make smear and submit in EDTA
8
Q
Do you need sedation or GA for arthrocentesis?
A
Deep sedation or GA
