Musculoskeletal Flashcards
What 3 cell types form bone?
Osteoblasts, osteocytes and osteoclasts
What is lamellar bone composed of?
Parallel-orientated collagen fibres
How is woven bone characterisied?
Collagen fibres arranged in an irregular meshwork
What does brachygnathia mean?
Abnormally short jaw
What is kyphosis?
Dorsal curvature of the spinal column
What is lordosis?
Ventral curvature of the spinal column
What is scolisos?
Lateral deviation of the spinal column
What is syndactyly?
Fusion of digits
What is osteoporosis?
Reduction in bone mass
What is rickets?
Failure of mineralisation in the growing skeleton or adults
What are the causes of rickers?
Calcium/vitamin D deficiency
Phosphorus deficiency
Chronic renal failure
What is fibrous osteodystrophy?
Increased widespread osteoclastic resorption of bone and replacement by fibrous tissue.
What is the signalment associated with metaphyseal osteopathy?
Young dogs (2-6 months), large breeds
What are the clinical signs of metaphyseal osteopathy?
Lameness, fever, swollen, painful metaphysis in multiple long bones.
What is the most common primary bone neoplasia in dogs and cats?
Osteosarcomas
What is the most common treatment for pharyngeal fractures?
External coaptation with dressings and splints
What is the most common treatment for carpal fractures and subluxations?
Arthrodesis
What is the top differential for cellulitis and acute onset of lameness in the cat?
Cat bite
What is the breed pre-disposition for pododermatitis?
English bull terrier
What breed is pre-disposed to sesamoiditis?
Greyhounds
What is found on clinical exam with sesamoiditis?
Profound acute lameness with pinpoint pain on applying pressure over the affected sesamoid.
What is paronychia?
Bacterial infection in the nail base
What is onychomycosis?
Fungal infection seen in multiple nails
When should neoplasia of the nail bred be considered?
Any non-healing nail bed infection or a torn nail that fails to heal after removal
What can influence the degree of post-operative fracture care?
Strength of repair and confidence in it
Nature of fracture
Age of patient
Temperament of patient
Degree to which owner can be relied on