Hip dysplasia

Question 1

T/F hip dysplasia is a developmental condition

Answer 1

true

Question 2

What is important to consider when looking at radiographic changes for hip dysplasia

Answer 2

There is a poor correlation between the radiographic and clinical signs therefore assessment of the significance of X-ray changes is always made in the light of clinical signs

Question 3

what affects the development of hip dysplasia

Answer 3

genetic predisposition
diet- over supplementation of calcium
exercise levels
associated with rapid growth

Question 4

At what age does hip dysplasia gennerally occur

Answer 4

6-12 months

Question 5

Describe the clinical history associated with hip dysplasia

Answer 5

Pain on rising
Swaggering/swaying gait
Bunny hopping

Question 6

Describe how to diagnose hip dysplasia

Answer 6

clinical signs and signalment
clinical exam
radiography- interpreted in light of the clinical signs

Question 7

Describe Bardens palpation

Answer 7

the hip is lifted from the acetabular by grabbing the diaphysis of the femur

Question 8

DEscribe the Ortolani test

Answer 8

performed under heavy sedation/ GA
dorsal recumbency
Pressure applied towards the table to subluxate the hip

Question 9

What is the PENN distraction index

Answer 9

This is a true measurement of the degree of subluxation achievable and hence laxity in the hip

Question 10

Describe conservative management of hip dysplasia

Answer 10

NSAIDs
Physiotherapy to increase gluteal mass resulting in greater joint stability
Nutraceutricals
Cartrophen

Question 11

List the surgical management options for hip dysplasia in young and old patients

Answer 11

Younger dog= TPO, DPO and sympysiodesis- improve joint congruency

Older dog= femoral head and neck osteotomy and total hip replacement

Question 12

Describe the BVA/KC hip dysplasia scheme

Answer 12

the lower the score the better the hips
total score 106 (53 for each hip)
Both hips need to be below the breed median to make the dog a suitable breeding candidate

Question 13

what age of dog can have DPO/TPO

Answer 13

dogs less than 1 year

Question 14

Which cat breeds tend to be affected by hip dysplasia

Answer 14

Main Coon
Persion
Himalayan

Question 15

Describe the clinical signs of hip dysplasia in the cat

Answer 15

difficult to identify in the cat but may include a reluctance to exercise or jump onto work surfaces, reduced grooming

Question 16

How do cats with hip dysplasia normally managed

Answer 16

conservative management

Question 17

what age of dogs can have pubic symphysideodesis

Answer 17

dogs less than 16 weeks old