Kapitel 69 Miscellaneous Orthopedic Conditions

Question 1

Which diseases usually results in disproportionate retarded growth?

Answer 1

Osteochondrodysplasia

Question 2

What diagnosis best fits the following image?

Answer 2

Ectrodactyly

Question 3

A male Weimaraner, 5 months of age, presents
with severe lameness in the front and hind legs.
Radiographs reveal a transverse radiolucent line in
the metaphysis of several bones. Blood culture is
negative. Which drug reportedly gives the best
results?

Answer 3

Corticosteroids

Question 4

Which of the following statements is/are true?
1: Craniomandibular osteopathy (CMO) is most often seen in Cairn Terriers, WHWT and Scottish
Terriers of 2-5 years of age.
2: Primary or secondary hyperparathyroidism can result in similar radiographic mandibular
abnormalities as does CMO.

Answer 4

1 and 2 are false

Question 5

What is the advice for subclinical multiple cartilaginous exososes and why?

Answer 5

Periodic radiographic monitoring, because there is a risk of malignant transformation. Continuous
growth of the exostoses after reaching skeletal maturity gives a high suspicion for malignant
transformation.

Question 6

Which description best fits the image of this puppy?

Answer 6

Carpal hypoextension

Question 7

If the carpus can’t be manually brought to the normal angle,
splinting is advisable. What is the typical duration of splint use for this
condition?

Answer 7

2 weeks

Question 8

What is your diagnosis for this radiograph?

Answer 8

Legg-Calvé-Perthes

Question 9

What are the three classes of bone cysts described?

Answer 9

Cystis/simple, aneurismic, subchondral

Question 10

Which of the following statements is/are true?
1: An intact cortex is a factor to discrimate between osteosarcoma and an expansile bone cyst
2: Dobermann Pinchers appear predisposed to polyostotic bone cysts

Answer 10

1 is false, 2 is true

Question 11

What is the correct description of radial hemimelia?

Answer 11

Intercalary pre-axial longitudonal hemimelia

Question 12

What is the name for periosteal reactions secondary to intrathoracic malignancies?

Answer 12

Hypertrophic osteopathy (Marie-Bamberger disease)

Question 13

Describe the Iliopsoas muscle maneuver?

Answer 13

Starting with the hip flexed, simultaneous extension and internal rotation of the hip. With hip
osteoarthritis this should nog be painfull