Musculoskeletal Flashcards
disruption in musculoskeletal system may be
trauma, degenerative disease, inflammation, poor conformation, neoplasia
etiology of long bone fractures
trauma, disease, repeated stress
classification of long bone fractures
open or closed (pierce the skin or not)
simple or comminuted (single break or multiple small breaks)
stable or unstable
transverse fracture
break straight across bone
oblique fracture
diagonal break
spiral fracture
creates spiral up the bone
comminuted fracture
multiple breaks creating shards of bone
avulsion fracture
break at the epiphysis
impacted fracture
2 pieces of bone pushing together at site of break
fissure fracture
break along long axis of bone
greenstick fracture
break that does not go through bone
Dx of long bone fractures
radiographs, at least 2 views
Tx for long bone fractures
fixation (stabilization)
how do bones heal?
hematoma, fibrocartilaginous (soft) callus, bony (hard) callus, remodeling
splints and casts
used to stabilize fracture, ideal for simple fractures, must be adequately padded and must be kept dry (must be replaced regularly for puppies)
intramedullary pins (IM pins)
provides fracture site rigidity, prevent forces of bending/rotation, must be placed in sterile environment, not recommended for forelimbs
bone plates
provide stabilization for most fractures, should be removed but sometimes kept in place
external skeletal fixation
multiple pins and external bars holding bones in place, good for complex fracture sites
client education for fractures
restrict activity, leash walks for 6-8 weeks, surgical site care, follow up RADs, additional surgery may be necessary
what is a cruciate ligament
ligaments which stabilize the knee, create an X pattern at the femur and tibia
cruciate ligament injury is the ______ ______ injury to stile of dog
most common
cruciate ligament injury may be
partial tear or complete rupture
cruciate ligament injury can cause
secondary diseases (DJD)
signalment for cruciate ligament injury
seen in middle aged, obese, inactive animals (can affect all dogs of all sizes)
dogs with higher chances of CLI
rotties, newfies, staffies, mastiff, akita, st bernard, CB retrievers, labs
Dx for cruciate ligament injury
clinical signs, lameness, gait change, rads
cranial drawer test
tibia slides forward over femoral condyles (usually done with sedation)
tibial compression test
tibia slides forward over femur while hock is flexed
Tx for cruciate ligament injury
meds (anti-inflammatory) physical therapy, braces
client education for cruciate ligament
contralateral limb will most likely also be affected, Sx to fix ruptured ligament, activity restriction, weight loss
patellar luxation
patella pops out of place either medially or laterally
medial luxation
toy, mini, and large breeds
lateral luxation
toy and mini breeds, large or giant breeds
most common orthopedic condition in dogs
patellar luxation
small breeds predisposed to patellar luxation
boston terrier, yorki, chihuahua, poms, mini poodles
large breeds predisposed to patellar luxation
shar pei, flat coated retrievers, akitas, great pyrenees
Tx for patellar luxation
may need Sx, activity restriction, anti-inflammatories, chondroprotectants
genetic/hereditary disease in large breed dogs
hip dysplasia
what is hip dysplasia
disease of ball and socket joint due to abnormal acetabulum or femoral head
clinical signs for hip dysplasia
young animals slow to rise, older dogs may have muscle atrophy
Dx hip dysplasia
RADs
hip dysplasia is ______ so older animals cannot get this unless born with it
congenital
Tx hip dysplasia
Sx (total hip replacement or femoral head ostectomy) hip and joint sups
client education for hip dysplasia
OFA recommendations, weight loss, progression/degenerative, Sx is only cure
Legg-Perthes Disease (avascular necrosis)
loss of blood supply to femoral head which may cause trauma to hip
signalment for LPD
small young breeds (terriers)
clinical signs for LPD
reduced hip mobility, lack of muscle mass, limb shortening, pet becomes irritable
Dx of LPD
RADs
Tx for LPD
Sx (femoral head ostectomy)
osteochondrosis dissecans
abnormal development of cartilage at end of bone in the joint
most common joints of osteochondrosis dissecans
shoulder, elbow, hip, knee
signalment for osteochondrosis dissecans
rapidly growing medium to large dogs typically between 6-9 mo of age
Dx of osteochondrosis dissecans
RADs reveal loose cartilage flap or “joint mouse”, arthroscopic exam
Tx osteochondrosis dissecans
rest, weight control, Sx
panosteitis
painful inflammation of outer surface or shaft of one or more long bones (growing pains)
clinical signs of panosteitis
shifting leg lameness, occurs suddenly and spontaneously
signalment of panosteitis
young, rapidly growing dogs
predisposed breeds for panosteitis
goldens, GSD, great danes, labs, rotties, dobies, bassets
which sex does panosteitis affect more
males
Dx panosteitis
RADs
Tx panosteitis
anti-inflammatory drugs
coxofemoral luxations
tearing of joint capsule and round ligament
etiology coxofemoral luxations
trauma, poor conformation
clinical signs coxofemoral luxations
Hx, acute lameness, swelling
Dx coxofemoral luxations
RADs
Tx coxofemoral luxations
closed or open reduction, consider other organ systems affected
client education coxofemoral luxations
rest, FHO
bacterial myositis
bacterial infection of bite or puncture wound (Staphylococcus, Clostridium)