pathology Flashcards
anterior drawer sign
cranial movement of proximal tibia to check for CCL damage in stifle
congential articular rigidity (CAR)
present at birth, joints fixed in position, common in calves
extra capsular technique
using nonabsorb suture to replace CCL
evisceration
displacement of internal organs to outside the body or cavity
hernia
abnormal protrusion outside its cavity
prolapse
abnormal protrusion outside its cavity with natural opening
gait
manner of walking
gout
inflammation of joint due to increased uric acid crystals, common in chickens
lame; lameness
incapable of normal locomotion
luxation
dislocation
pannus
inflammatory fluid over laying sonovial cells, common in rheumatoid arthritis
rheumatoid arthritis
inflammation of joints due to autoimmune disease, common in dogs
subluxation
partial dislocation
tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO)
procedure changing sloe of tibial plateau, lg dogs
tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA)
procedure to advance tibial tuberosity to stabilize after tearing CCL