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1
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disruption in musculoskeletal system may be

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trauma, degenerative disease, inflammation, poor conformation, neoplasia

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etiology of long bone fractures

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trauma, disease, repeated stress

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classification of long bone fractures

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open or closed (pierce the skin or not)
simple or comminuted (single break or multiple small breaks)
stable or unstable

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transverse fracture

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break straight across bone

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oblique fracture

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diagonal break

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spiral fracture

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creates spiral up the bone

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comminuted fracture

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multiple breaks creating shards of bone

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avulsion fracture

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break at the epiphysis

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impacted fracture

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2 pieces of bone pushing together at site of break

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fissure fracture

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break along long axis of bone

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greenstick fracture

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break that does not go through bone

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Dx of long bone fractures

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radiographs, at least 2 views

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Tx for long bone fractures

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fixation (stabilization)

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how do bones heal?

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hematoma, fibrocartilaginous (soft) callus, bony (hard) callus, remodeling

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15
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splints and casts

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used to stabilize fracture, ideal for simple fractures, must be adequately padded and must be kept dry (must be replaced regularly for puppies)

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intramedullary pins (IM pins)

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provides fracture site rigidity, prevent forces of bending/rotation, must be placed in sterile environment, not recommended for forelimbs

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17
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bone plates

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provide stabilization for most fractures, should be removed but sometimes kept in place

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external skeletal fixation

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multiple pins and external bars holding bones in place, good for complex fracture sites

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19
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client education for fractures

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restrict activity, leash walks for 6-8 weeks, surgical site care, follow up RADs, additional surgery may be necessary

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20
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what is a cruciate ligament

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ligaments which stabilize the knee, create an X pattern at the femur and tibia

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cruciate ligament injury is the ______ ______ injury to stile of dog

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most common

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22
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cruciate ligament injury may be

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partial tear or complete rupture

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cruciate ligament injury can cause

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secondary diseases (DJD)

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24
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signalment for cruciate ligament injury

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seen in middle aged, obese, inactive animals (can affect all dogs of all sizes)

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dogs with higher chances of CLI

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rotties, newfies, staffies, mastiff, akita, st bernard, CB retrievers, labs

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Dx for cruciate ligament injury

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clinical signs, lameness, gait change, rads

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27
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cranial drawer test

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tibia slides forward over femoral condyles (usually done with sedation)

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tibial compression test

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tibia slides forward over femur while hock is flexed

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29
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Tx for cruciate ligament injury

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meds (anti-inflammatory) physical therapy, braces

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30
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client education for cruciate ligament

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contralateral limb will most likely also be affected, Sx to fix ruptured ligament, activity restriction, weight loss

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31
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patellar luxation

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patella pops out of place either medially or laterally

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medial luxation

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toy, mini, and large breeds

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lateral luxation

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toy and mini breeds, large or giant breeds

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34
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most common orthopedic condition in dogs

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patellar luxation

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35
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small breeds predisposed to patellar luxation

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boston terrier, yorki, chihuahua, poms, mini poodles

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large breeds predisposed to patellar luxation

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shar pei, flat coated retrievers, akitas, great pyrenees

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37
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Tx for patellar luxation

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may need Sx, activity restriction, anti-inflammatories, chondroprotectants

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genetic/hereditary disease in large breed dogs

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hip dysplasia

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what is hip dysplasia

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disease of ball and socket joint due to abnormal acetabulum or femoral head

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clinical signs for hip dysplasia

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young animals slow to rise, older dogs may have muscle atrophy

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41
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Dx hip dysplasia

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RADs

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42
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hip dysplasia is ______ so older animals cannot get this unless born with it

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congenital

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43
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Tx hip dysplasia

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Sx (total hip replacement or femoral head ostectomy) hip and joint sups

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44
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client education for hip dysplasia

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OFA recommendations, weight loss, progression/degenerative, Sx is only cure

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45
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Legg-Perthes Disease (avascular necrosis)

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loss of blood supply to femoral head which may cause trauma to hip

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signalment for LPD

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small young breeds (terriers)

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clinical signs for LPD

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reduced hip mobility, lack of muscle mass, limb shortening, pet becomes irritable

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Dx of LPD

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RADs

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49
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Tx for LPD

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Sx (femoral head ostectomy)

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50
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osteochondrosis dissecans

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abnormal development of cartilage at end of bone in the joint

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51
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most common joints of osteochondrosis dissecans

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shoulder, elbow, hip, knee

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52
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signalment for osteochondrosis dissecans

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rapidly growing medium to large dogs typically between 6-9 mo of age

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Dx of osteochondrosis dissecans

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RADs reveal loose cartilage flap or “joint mouse”, arthroscopic exam

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54
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Tx osteochondrosis dissecans

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rest, weight control, Sx

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panosteitis

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painful inflammation of outer surface or shaft of one or more long bones (growing pains)

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clinical signs of panosteitis

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shifting leg lameness, occurs suddenly and spontaneously

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57
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signalment of panosteitis

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young, rapidly growing dogs

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58
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predisposed breeds for panosteitis

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goldens, GSD, great danes, labs, rotties, dobies, bassets

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which sex does panosteitis affect more

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males

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60
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Dx panosteitis

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RADs

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61
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Tx panosteitis

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anti-inflammatory drugs

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coxofemoral luxations

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tearing of joint capsule and round ligament

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etiology coxofemoral luxations

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trauma, poor conformation

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clinical signs coxofemoral luxations

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Hx, acute lameness, swelling

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65
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Dx coxofemoral luxations

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RADs

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66
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Tx coxofemoral luxations

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closed or open reduction, consider other organ systems affected

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67
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client education coxofemoral luxations

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rest, FHO

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68
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bacterial myositis

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bacterial infection of bite or puncture wound (Staphylococcus, Clostridium)

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Tx for bacterial myositis

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antibiotics

70
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protozoal myositis

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toxoplasma encysted within muscles of + cats

71
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Tx of protozoal myositis

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antiprotozoal

72
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polymyositis

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immune-mediated condition that causes depression, lameness, weakness, fever

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Tx of polymyositis

74
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masticatory myositis

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involves muscles of mastication

75
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Tx of masticatory myositis

76
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feline polymyopathy

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hypokalemia causes ventral neck flexion

77
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Tx feline polymyopathy

A

K+ supplement

78
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most common neoplasia

A

osteosarcoma

79
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commonly affected sites for neoplasia

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distal radius, proximal humerus, distal femur, prox tibia

80
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signalment for neoplasia

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large breed male dogs over 7

81
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Dx neoplasia

82
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Tx neoplasia

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amputation, chemo

83
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client education

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amputation will not prevent metastasis, chemo is $$$ and has side effects

84
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the equine foot

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basically horse walking on middle finger

85
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____ percent of horse lameness come from the hoof

86
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diseases affected the hoof

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subsolar bruise, abscess, navicular syndrome, thrush, fractures

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etiology subsolar bruise

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trauma that causes hemorrhage

88
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clinical signs of subsolar bruise

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chronic, low-grade lameness

89
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Dx subsolar bruise

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hoof testers, visualizing the bruise

90
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Tx and prevention subsolar bruise

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proper trimming and shoeing

91
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etiology of hoof abscess

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bacteria within hoof capsule

92
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signalment of hoof abscess

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horses with foreign body penetration

93
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clinical signs of hoof abscess

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fever, acute lameness, increased digital pulse, fetlock and pastern swelling

94
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Dx of hoof abscess

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visualize draining tract, RADs

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Tx hoof abscess

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pare out abscess, anti-inflammatory, foot soaks, antibiotics, +/- tetanus

96
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navicular disease etiology

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inflammation of navicular bursa, excessive strain on tendons, improperly trimmed hooves

97
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signalment for navicular disease

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6-8 yr, quarter horses and thoroughbred

98
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clinical signs of navicular disease

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pointing, pain over frog, chronic, bilateral lameness

99
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Dx navicular disease

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digital nerve block, RADs

100
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Tx navicular disease

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NSAIDS, correct hoof imbalance, suspensory ligament desmotomy

101
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etiology of thrush

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bacterial infection of frogs, wet conditions

102
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bacteria of thrush

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Fusarium necrophorum

103
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clinical signs of thrush

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foul smelling black discharge from frog

104
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Tx for thrush

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clean feet, remove necrotic material, topical astringents

105
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client education for thrush

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husbandry, keep feet clean

106
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sidebones

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ossification of collateral cartilage found on either side of hoof protruding past coronary band

107
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etiology of sidebones

108
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signalment for sidebones

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draft horses, older horses

109
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Dx of sidebones

110
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Tx of sidebones

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rest, NSAIDS, immobilize foot

111
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proximal sesamoid fractures

A

just know that they exist

112
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signalment for sesamoid fractures

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high athletic horses, performance horses

113
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Tx for sesamoid fractures

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Sx removal, internal fixation, rest up to a year

114
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sesamoiditis

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inflammation of the sesamoid bones due to high stress/impact

115
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signalment of sesamoiditis

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racehorses, dressage horses

116
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Dx of sesamoiditis

117
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Tx of sesamoiditis

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NSAIDS, rest

118
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bucked shins

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painful periostitis, on cranial surface of metacarpal and metatarsal bones

119
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signalment of bucked shins

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forelimbs of young thoroughbreds

120
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clinical signs of bucked shins

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warm, painful swelling, lameness

121
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Tx for bucked shins

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rest, NSAIDS, decrease training

122
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prevention bucked shins

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modify exercise and training

123
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splints

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inflammation of the splint bones

124
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etiology of splints

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mineral and vitamin imbalances (Ca, phos, vitamins A and D)

125
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clinical signs of splints

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swelling along cannon bone

126
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Dx splints

127
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Tx splints

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diet change, rest

128
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laminitis (founder)

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inflammation of sensitive laminae causes blood to pass dermal laminae, vasoconstriction causes laminae to separate from hoof wall

129
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clinical signs of laminitis

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pounding digital pulse, warmth, pain over toe

130
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Dx laminitis

131
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Tx laminitis

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NSAIDS, proper shoeing (high heel)

132
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shoulder sweeny

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damage to superscapular nerve, atrophy in shoulder muscle

133
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etiology of shoulder sweeny

134
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Tx of shoulder sweeny

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steroids, NSAIDS, acupuncture, therapy laser

135
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bog spavin

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chronic synovitis of talocrural joint, distention of capsule

136
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signalment of bog spavin

A

young horses

137
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etiology of bog spavin

138
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clinical signs of bog spavin

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swelling of hock

139
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Tx of bog spavin

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rest, steroids, withdrawal of fluids

140
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rhabdomyolysis

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muscle fatigue, pain, or cramping associated with exercise

141
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hyperkalemic periodic paralysis (HYPP)

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inherited disorder that affects the sodium channels in muscle cells and ability to regulate potassium levels

142
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clinical signs of HYPP

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muscle trembling, prolapse of third eyelid, weakness, complete collapse

143
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secondary hyperparathyroidism

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aka big head, high potassium low calcium

144
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clinical signs of big head

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enlarged facial bones, spontaneous fractures, shifting leg lameness

145
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Tx of big head

A

mineral balance

146
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infectious footrot etiology

A

Dichelobacter nodosus

147
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clinical signs of footrot

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lameness, malodorous discharge, interdigital dermatitis

148
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Tx of footrot

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hoof trimming, cleaning, topical antiseptics

149
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signalment for septic arthritis

150
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etiology of septic arthritis

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penetrating wound near joint, umbilical infection

151
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clinical signs of septic arthritis

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lameness, swelling, fever, anorexia

152
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Dx septic arthritis

153
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Tx septic arthritis

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antibiotics, joint lavage

154
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prevention of septic arthritis

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adequate colostrum, cleaning umbilicus

155
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etiology of caprine arthritis encephalitis

A

retrovirus

156
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signalment of CAE

A

goats under 6 months

157
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transmission of CAE

A

mother to baby

158
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clinical signs of CAE

A

chronic arthritis, swelling

159
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Dx CAE

160
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Tx CAE

A

supportive

161
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rickets and osteomalacia

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malformation of bones due to lack of vitamin D, Ca, and phos

162
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clinical signs of rickets

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stiff gate, recumbency, enlarged costochondral junction

163
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Dx for rickets

A

rads and labs

164
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Tx for rickets

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vit D injection, calcium and phos supplement

165
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prevention of rickets

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sunlight, proper nutrients

166
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etiology of ergot toxicosis

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ingestion of fungus Claviceps purpurea (infected feed)

167
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pathogenesis of ergot toxicosis

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vasoconstriction by direct action of the limbs of the arterioles and repeated injury

168
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clinical signs of ergot toxicosis

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distal limb discoloration, swelling, lameness

169
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Dx ergot toxicosis

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ID organism in feed

170
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TX ergot toxicosis

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remove animals from infected pasture or remove contaminated feed

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