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Which nerves and blood vessels does articular cartilage contain?

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NONE

also relatively hypoxic

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What effect do NSAIDs have on the COX pathway?

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Inhibit it, therefore preventing the conversion of arachidonic acid to prostaglandin precursors (thus preventing pain)

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In which 2 ways can be NSAIDs be administered?

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Oral and systemic

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How do corticosteroids prevent pain?

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Inhibit IL-1, TNF-α, and prostaglandins

Alter signalling pathways and gene expression

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What are the equine doses for MPA and TA (corticosteroids)?

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MPA: 40-120mg/joint (total horses dose 160mg)
TA: 6-12mg/joint (total horses dose 18-20mg)

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Which cytokine is involved with osteoarthritis?

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IL-1

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How do bisphosphates work?

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Inhibit bone resorption (hence prevent loss of bone mass) by inhibiting osteoclasts:
- Competes with ATP, resulting in apoptosis
- Alters ‘rough’ border attachments
- Reduced recruitment of osteoblasts to osteoclasts
May also inhibit NO and IL-1 induced collagenase release in chondrocytes/synovial cells

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What are the symptoms of immune-mediated joint disease?

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Multiple limb joint pain/swelling, generalised stiffness, shifting lameness, neck pain, lethargy, PUO (pyrexia of unknown origin)
Secondary OA/ joint deformities in chronic cases

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How might you diagnose immune-mediated joint disease?

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Synoviocentesis
Full clinical exam
Anaemia, proteinuria, leucopenia, low albumin
Radiograph

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How would you treat immune-mediated joint disease?

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Corticosteroids

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Explain the pathophysiology of infective arthritis (synovial sepsis)

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Marked inflammatory response:
-Vasodilation and influx of neutrophils
-Release of IL-1 and TNF-a
Fibrin clots trap bacteria (protect bacteria, reduces synovial nutrient exchange)
Cartilage destruction and extension to subchondral bone

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What are the clinical signs of infective arthritis?

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Acute onset, severe lameness
Stiffness, lying down, pyrexia
Wound near/over joint
Pain on palpation/articular swelling

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What is the difference between tendons and ligaments?

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Tendons:
Passively transfer force generated by muscle to bony attachments, leading to movement
Support joints
Store energy

Ligaments:
Attach/stabilise bones/joints
Protect tendons
Proprioception

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What is the difference in content of collagen type in tendons and ligaments?

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Tendon= 95% collagen type I, 1-5% type III
Ligament= 90% type 1, 10% type III
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What are the causes of intrinsic and extrinsic tendon/ligament injuries?

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Intrinsic: overload/degenerative
Extrinsic: external trauma

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If a flexor tendon is damaged, what % of original function can be restored?

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50% at best

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What is PRP therapy?

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Platelet-rich plasma therapy
Uses platelets from patient’s own blood to rebuild a damaged tendon or cartilage
Relieves pain and jump-starts healing process

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How can we limit inflammation in horses with SDFT tendonitis?

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Cold hosing

NSAIDs

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Which cells proliferate/migrate during muscle repair?

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Satellite/precursor

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White muscle disease is caused by a deficiency in what?

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Selenium/vitamin E

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Which enzymes may be elevated with muscle disease?

What might you see in the urine?

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AST/ CK

Myoglobinuria

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Give a brief description of polysaccharide storage myopathy

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Increased muscle uptake of glucose and synthesis of glycogen
Muscle stiffness, reluctance to exercise, poor performance
Avoid high-energy feeds (give low-carb, high fibre diets)

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Which bacteria causes non-exertional rhabdomyolysis?

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Clostridium

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The fetlock joint is between which bones?

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3rd metacarpal/metatarsal bone and P1

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What is the white line of a cow's hoof?
Junction between wall horn and sole horn
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How does the pedal bone stay attached to the dermal lamellae? This may be compromised by what?
Via collagen fibres | Increased activity of MMPs
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What is the function of osteoblasts? | What do they develop into?
Form bone matrix | Osteocytes (maintain bone tissue)
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What is the function of osteoclasts?
Bone resorption (breakdown of bone matrix)
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What are the differences between woven and lamellar bone? (3)
Woven: Fibrils 0.1-3um diameter (smaller) Random arrangement Highly mineralised Lamellar: Fibrils 2-3um (larger) Arranged into sheets Less highly mineralised
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What are the functions of bones?
``` Skeletal support (movement, muscle attachment) Protection Haematopoesis Regulation of mineral homeostasis Fat storage ```
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What is an osteon (Haversian system)?
Functional unit of bone. Cylindrical structure containing a central (Haversian) canal which contains a blood vessel. Osteocytes exist within their own lacunae. They make contact with each other via canaliculi (small canals) to participate in exchange of nutrients and metabolic waste.
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What stimulates bone growth?
Genetic template Hormones Load
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What stimulates bone adaptation?
Increase in load Decrease in load Repetitive load Plastic deformation
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What is meant by the word 'physis'?
Growth plate
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Adaptive response of bone depends on which 3 things?
Strain, magnitude, frequency
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What are the advantages of bone remodelling?
Allows bones to change shape in response to compressive forces (increases ability to resist fracture) Replacement of damaged bone Prevents accumulation of fatigue damage (repairs micro-cracks) Contributes to mineral homeostasis
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How long does osteoid take to mineralise?
80-90 days
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How long does bone resorption by osteoclasts take?
3-4 weeks at 40um/day
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In which part of the bone do microcracks form?
Cortical bone
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What is the difference between elastic and plastic deformation?
With elastic deformation, the bone deforms and returns to the original shape. With plastic deformation it does not, but remodelling is stimulated.
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How does modelling of trabecular bone result in stronger bones?
Increased thickness of trabeculae | Increase in bridging between trabeculae
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What impact does cyclic repetitive strain have on trabecular bone?
Microcracks in trabeculae Resorption of trabecular bone: Increased porosity and decreased strength Collapse of subchondral bone under articular cartilage Predisposition to fracture
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What impact does exercise have on the third carpal bone?
Increased bone density Increased density of trabecular bone Increased microdamage and remodelling Increased risk of fracture
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What adaptations do bones have to racing? (horses and dogs)
Increase in bone mineral density | Increase in cortical thickness
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How is a greyhound's central tarsal bone adapted to racing?
Right central tarsal bone has a greater bone mineral density vs left (undergoes compression and rotation) Dorsal aspect of bone undergoes adaptive remodelling-thickened and compacted trabeculae
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Where is calcitonin released from?
Thyroid
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In which 3 ways does calcitonin decrease blood calcium levels?
Increases calcium deposition in bones Decreases calcium uptake in intestines Decreases calcium resorption from urine
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Give some examples of complications that may occur following a fracture
Contamination/infection Damaged blood/nerve supply Contralateral limb problems Implant failure
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What are the 5 zones of the physeal anatomy?
``` Resting cartilage Zone of proliferation Zone of hypertrophy Zone of calcification of cartilage Matrix resorption and ossification/secondary spongiosa ```
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What does OCD stand for?
Osteochondrosis dessicans | Cartilaginous or osteochondral flap
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What is meant by osteochondrosis?
Family of orthopaedic diseases Abnormal endochondral ossification Interruption of blood supply to bone -> bony necrosis -> regrowth of the bone
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Abnormalities leading to OCD can occur at which different stages?
Disruption of blood supply Abnormal chondrocyte maturation Defective matrix production Persistence of hypertrophic chondrocytes
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How may hormones influence OCD?
Testosterone and growth hormones Transient hyperinsulinaemia Transient hypothyroidism (thyroid hormone influences chondrocyte maturation) Growth factors (TGF-b, IGF-1, IGF-2: alter chondrocyte metabolism)
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How may nutrition influence OCD?
Excess energy and protein Imbalance of Ca:P (excess phosphorus is more influential) Imbalance of Cu:Zn (Cu deficiency; Cu is involved in collagen cross-linking)
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Which radiographic abnormalities might you see with OCD?
Irregular subchondral bone Osseous densities: -mineralised cartilage -osteochondral fragments
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What is physitis? | What are the clinical signs?
Enlargement of the physis (inflammation or disrupted endochondral ossification) Lameness, stiff gait, self-limiting
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Hypertrophic osteodystrophy typically affects which kinds of dogs?
Large breeds, 2-8 months old
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Briefly describe the pathogenesis of hypertrophic osteodystophy
Necrosis of the capillary loops of the cartilage of the metaphyseal physis Cuff of metaplastic cartilage and bone
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What are the clinical signs of hypertrophic osteodystrophy?
Lameness, fever, lethary, painful bone Primarily long bones – distal aspect Bilateral and symmetric
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Describe the radiographic abnormalities seen with hypertrophic osteodystrophy
Abnormal bone on diaphyseal side of physis Decreased radiodensity parallel to physis Irregular widening of the physis Sub and extra-periosteal new bone
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Panosteitis typically affects which kinds of dogs? | What is it?
Large breeds, 5-18 months old, male | Fibrosis of bone tissue
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Which radiographic abnormalities are associated with panosteitis?
Increased opacity of medullary cavity Indistinct trabecular pattern Increased endosteal opacity (darker appearance)
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Describe the pathogenesis of Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease
Avascular necrosis of the femoral head Bone remains mechanically stable initially When SCB loses mechanical strength – collapse of articular surface
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Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease affects which kinds of dogs?
Toy breeds, 4-11 months
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What is the treatment for Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease?
Surgical, due to severity of arthritis | Femoral head and neck excision
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Which 2 terms are used to describe deviation of a limb from the normal axis in angular limb deformities?
Valgus – lateral deviation distally | Varus – medial deviation distally
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How do angular limb deformities occur?
Asynchronous growth of a pair of bones ie radius and ulna Differential growth between bones, after damage to one (trauma to growth plate) Shorter (affected) bone acts to create bowing of longer bone
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Angular limb deformities affect which kinds of dogs?
Small breeds, eg Shi-tzu
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How do flexural limb deformities occur in cows and horses?
Disproportionate growth | Bone is functionally longer than muscle-tendon unit
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Which 4 things should you assess when doing an initial static evaluation of an equine orthopaedic exam?
(1) Posture (2) Balance (3) Muscling/symmetry (4) Conformation of the limbs
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How can you determine whether swelling is located around the carpal joint or tendon sheath?
Joint effusion is generally horizontal, whereas tendon sheath is vertical
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The common calcanean tendon is made up of what? Where does it insert? Where does the calcanean bursa lie?
Gastrocnemius, semitendinosus, biceps femoris Inserts on calcaneus underneath SDFT Bursa lies between SDFT and calcanean tuberosity
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What happens to the SDFT as it inserts on the calcaneus?
Widens
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What is 'curb' in horses?
Swelling of the distal plantar aspect of the hock, common in highly active horses
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How do you determine which forelimb a horse is lame on?
Head/neck RISE as the lame leg bears weight (or just before)
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How do you determine which hindlimb a horse is lame on?
Asymmetrical movement of the pelvis There is increased overall vertical movement of the tuber coxae/hindquarters of the lame leg (compared to the non-lame leg)
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What might it mean if a horse lands its feet toe first?
Palmar foot pain
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What might it mean if a horse lands its feet heel first?
Abscesses/laminitis
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When lunging a horse, which kinds of injury may be worse on the inside and outside?
Inside: foot/joint lameness Outside: soft tissue injury
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Briefly describe how you can manipulate the upper limb
Shoulder and elbow region Limb pulled caudally will extend elbow and flex shoulder Limb extended cranially will extend shoulder and flex elbow

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