LEC 24 - SA Extremities Flashcards

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Q

What is the general rule for determining hip dysplasia?

A

50% rule - if the head of the femur is covered by 50% of the acetabulum

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How can you tell in a hip xray whether or not it is straight?

A

Oburator foramen equal sizes

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How are the two major positional goals in hip x-rays?

A

Patella over femoral condyle and femurs parallel

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What abnormalities could occur at the coxofemoral joint?

A

Hip dysplasia, luxation, etc.

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What side of the hips sees the highest occurence of luxation?

A

Left

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What secondary changes do you see with hip dysplasia besides luxation?

A

Joint capusle laxity and femoral ligament stretch. Once chronic can cause DJD and osteoarthritis.

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What is a common fracture that occurs at the femoral head?

A

Capital physeal fracture

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Where is captial physeal fractures most commonly seen?

A

Young, male cats

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What is the general appearance of a healthy stifle?

A

Fat pad present, joint capsule within joint, condyles should be superimposed, and patella should be a normal “D” shape

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What is a salter-harris fracture?

A

Physis hasn’t closed yet. Fracture then occurs at this weak point of the bone. Prevents further growth of the bone.

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How do fractures heal?

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Callus develops from outside, in. Leads to secondary healing process.

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How do you know the difference between secondary and primary bone healing?

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No callus is formed with primary bone healing

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What three places might a bone tumor occur that would suggest it is a primary bone tumor?

A

Proximal humerus, distal femur, and distal tibia

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If bone lysis is noted on x-ray what are your two main differentials?

A

Cancer or infection

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What is a sign something is a bone infection not cancer?

A

infections look more proliferative rather then destructive

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16
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What is most likely the cause of osteomyelitis in multiple regions?

A

Systemic infections

17
Q

What does a bone cyst look like on x-ray?

A

Cortex thinning, nice neat capsule with distinct borders.

18
Q

Where do secondary bone tumors begin?

A

At the nutrient foramen

19
Q

What is a cancer that occurs in the joint capsule?

A

Synovial cell sarcoma

20
Q

What is the radiographic description of Synovial cell sarcoma?

A

Will cross the joint on both sides

21
Q

How do you know if something is synovial cell sarcoma rather then osteosarcoma?

A

OSA does not cross the joint while SCC does.

22
Q

What is the general appearance of panosteitis on x-ray?

A

Will occur in a young dog. Medullary canal will appear to be more lucent

23
Q

What are three common ways that you see elbow dyplasia?

A

UAP, Chronic DJD, and elbow incongruity

24
Q

How might a dog present with elbow dysplasia?

A

Weight will be distributed more on the medial side.

25
Where do you first see changes in the elbow with elbow dysplasia?
Medial (ulnar notch) rather than lateral (radial head)
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How much of bone growth does Ulnar physes account for?
85%
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How much of bone growth occurs at each end of the bone?
50%/50%
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What ligament is commonly torn when carpal luxation is seen on radiographs?
Palmar ligament
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Describe Varus -
Deviates medially, increased lateral growth, decreased medial growth
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Describe Valgus -
Deviates laterally, increased medial growth, decreased lateral growth
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What causes legg-calve-perth's disease?
Decrease blood flow to femur leading to bone atrophy
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How might a dog present with a malunion fracture?
Not really that painful walk further up on toes