Skeletal Diseases

Question 1

Inflammation of joints. Painful or stiff movement, joints swelling & grating sensation. Can have high temp & swelling at area.

Answer 1

Arthritis

Question 2

Fibrous tissue ruptured in knee. Femur slides backwards & forwards over the tibia. Can lead to arthritis

Answer 2

Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture

Question 3

Abnormal formation of hip joint, usually diagnosed late in life. Bunny hopping, hindlimb lameness, swaying, reluctance to climb stairs or run & jump.

Answer 3

Hip Dysplasia

Question 4

Diseased discs through degeneration or previous injury, disc bulging into spinal canal

Answer 4

Intervertebral Disc disease

Question 5

kneecap dislocation

Answer 5

Patellar Luxation