general exam 1 Flashcards
what are indications for physical rehab
nonsurgical conditions
post surgery
surgery alternative
athletes/working dogos
what are the four phases of healing
acute/inflammatory
subacute proliferative
consolidation
organizational phase
how long is the inflammation phase
day 1-5
how long is the subacute/proliferative phase
5-21 days
how long is the consolidation phase
21-60 days
how long is the organizational phase
post 2 months
what are the three phases to the ortho exam
gait, standing, recumbent
until proven otherwise
knee localization =
thoracic limb localization=
knee = CCL
thoracic = elbow
what is a pace gait usually associated with
compensational for pain usually
normal weight distribution for dogs
60/40 front to back
front limb injury that should not cause a dog to be three legged
tendonitis
thoracic limb: diffuse atrophy
hyperesthesia, three legged lame, dragging lame
likely brachial plexus injury, nerves
abnormal abduction of the shoulder in awake or sedate
medial shoulder syndrome
pain in the elbow is likely what
elbow dysplasia of some sort
front leg bunny hop downstairs
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what to remember about carpal extension
normal is 200. natural hyperflexion
also elbow must be flexed or extended to evaluate the carpus
how to assess the LS spine
rectal exam, tail jack, palpation
ddx for painful bones
panosteitis or cancer
dog with flat toes
SDF damage
dog with flat toes and tails pointing up
SDF and DDF
pelvic exam that hurts on flexion
take frog leg view- look for fracture
what is a hip extension disease
hip dysplasia
positive is a sign of
laxity
vast majority of ilio pain is from
secondary to hip oa, CCL etc
hind limb lameness
CCL until proven otherwise
sloppy sit
knee or low back
how to check the collateral ligaments of the stifle
pressure on the lateral and medial aspects
TPLO sx doesnt eliminate what sign
drawer
tarsal hyperextension
usually secondary to hip dysplasia
clubbed foot
SDF intact
skipping dog with intermittent lameness
likely SDF luxation
