Misc Dog and Cat Surgical Things Flashcards
Are large or small breeds more predisposed to patellar luxation?
Small
Which direction is the most common for a patella to luxate?
Medial
What are surgical options to treat a medial patellar luxation?
Block resection of trochlear groove, lateral imbrication of retinaculum, lateral transposition of tibial tuberosity, medial release
What bandage do you place to secure a hip luxation?
Ehmer sling
Which bandage prevents weightbearing and aids in maintaining some degree of abduction and internal rotation of the affected limb?
Ehmer sling
How long do you leave an Ehmer sling on a hip luxation?
7-10d
Are distal radial fractures more common in large or small breed dogs?
Small
Why is the distal radius prone to fractures?
Decreased flood flow to area
What is the best way to surgically stabilize a distal radial fracture?
Internal fixation d/t decr blood supply
What complications may result from a distal radial fracture d/t the decr. blood supply to the area?
Slower healing, higher incidence of non-union
Which cats are predisposed to capital physeal dysplasia?
Young male neutered cats, usually obese
Fracture across the femoral head physis
Capital physeal dysplasia
Why are cats prone to hyperextension injuries of the carpal joints?
They jump from high heights and always land on feet
How do you treat hyperextension injuries of the carpal joints in a cat?
Carpal arthrodesis
How do you perform a carpal arthrodesis?
Debride cartilage, implant cancellous autograft, fix bone plate across joint
