Long digital extensor tendon avulsion/displacement Flashcards
1
Q
Insertion and origin of long digital extensor ?
A
O: Extensor fossa on lateral femoral condyle
I: Digit II - V
2
Q
Avlusion - diagnosis?
A
Based on ability to flex the stifle, extend the hock and flex the digits
3
Q
Avulsion - breeds?
A
young sighthounds and great danes
4
Q
Avulsion - treatment?
A
Fixate avulsed bone, if not possible - excise bone, screw and washer
5
Q
Avulsion - prognosis?
A
Good if surgery happens soon after injury
6
Q
Displacement - where?
A
Caudal displacement
7
Q
Displacement - diagnosis?
A
As avusion, and - clicking when pushing foot proximally, flexing stifle
8
Q
Treamtent of displacement?
A
Replace in sulcus
“roof” of non-absorb sutures
