Musculoskeletal and Nerve Block Flashcards
BCSE
Which horse breed is prone to hyperkalemic periodic paralysis?
American Quarter Horse
What is seen if there is a rupture of the prepubic tendon in a horse?
Pendulous abdomen
What is the site of spinal anesthesia in a cow?
Co1 - Co2
What is the site of spinal anesthesia in a Cow Calf?
S5 - Co1
What is the site of spinal anesthesia in a horse?
Co1 - Co2
What is the site of spinal anesthesia in a Dog?
Lumbosacral Junction
What is the site of spinal anesthesia in a cat?
Lumbosacral Junction
What is the site of spinal anesthesia in a pig?
L7 - S1
Which nerves are blocked in a Paravertebral Nerve Block?
T13, L1, L2
What cells does Canine Distemper affect in dogs?
Glial Cells
Which tranquilizer is approved for use in Swine?
Azaperone
-a pyridinylpiperazine and butyrophenone neuroleptic drug with sedative and antiemetic effects, which is used mainly as a tranquilizer in veterinary medicine.
Which joint fracture is the most difficult to treat in a Cow and Horse?
Stifle Joint
-Where the Tibia meets the Femur
What view is used for taking x-rays in the case of Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) of the Femur Head?
Lateral View
What view is used for taking x-rays in the case of Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) of the Shoulder Joint?
Craniocaudal View
Thomas splints can be best applied on which bones?
Long Bones
-Tibia
-Radius
–Specifically, they are recommended for immobilizing simple transverse fractures of the radius, ulna, fibula, metacarpals, metatarsals, and phalanges. Additionally, they can be useful for immobilizing certain joints, such as the stifle, after traumatic injuries or surgical stabilization.
What type of graft is used to treat a fistula of the paralumbar fossa in a cow?
Full Layer Mesh Graft
What causes Hygromas in Horse?
Hard bedding
Aseptic necrosis is seen of the femoral head of a dog - what would be your diagnosis?
Legg-calve-Perthes disease
–A condition where blood supply to the head of the thigh bone in the hip is temporarily disrupted. This leads to gradual weakening of the bone and can lose its round shape.
Legg-calve-Perthes disease usually occurs at what age?
Young Age (dogs 5-8 months)
-Legg-Calve-Perthes is a hereditary condition of small breeds, such as Chihuahuas, Bichon Frises, Poodles, Pomeranians, and terriers, and occurs in young dogs. It may also occur in cats. It is also common after trauma or injury to the leg or hip.
What joint has the maximum probability of getting Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) in dogs?
Shoulder Joint is most likely to get OCD.