Palpation in Recumbancy

Question 1

Four factors of palpation of limbs in recumbency

Answer 1

1. Standardized Procedure!
2. Prevents overlooked problems
3. Distal to proximal for joint isolation
4. Orthopedic exam

Question 2

Order of palpation of the forelimb during recumbent palpation (4)

Answer 2

1. Digits
2. Carpus
3. Elbow
4. Shoulder

Question 3

Assessment of the digits during recumbent palpation

THIS IS THE SAME IN BOTH FORELIMBS
AND HINDLIMBS

Answer 3

1. Nail beds & pads
2. Phalange bones & joints (including
   flexion and extension)

Question 4

Assessment of the carpus (forelimb) and tarsus (hindlimb) during recumbent palpation

Answer 4

1. ROM
2. Effusion
3. Pain
4. Crepitus

Question 5

Assessment of the Elbow during forelimb recumbent palpation

Answer 5

1. ROM (flex/extend abduct/adduct)
2. Antebrachial rotation

Question 6

Assessment of the Shoulder during forelimb recumbent palpation

Answer 6

Provocation Test: Flex Shoulder + Extend Elbow

Question 7

Order of palpation of the hindlimb during recumbent palpation (4)

Answer 7

1. Digits
2. Tarsus
3. Stifle
4. Hip

Question 8

Assessment of the Stifle during hindlimb recumbent palpation

Answer 8

1. Flex, extend, and rotate the stifle to
   assess for patella luxation
2. Patella tendon pathway should be strait

Question 9

Cranial cruciate ligament assessment during hindlimb recumbency palpation

Answer 9

Drawer test and tibial compression

Question 10

Test for hip dysplasia or subluxation

Answer 10

Ortolani test