Small Animal Foot

Question 1

When is surgery recommended for fractures of the metacarpals, metatarsals and phalanges?

Answer 1

> 2 bones are affected
Fragments displaced
Base of MC/MT affected
Articular surface affected

Question 2

What is the best imaging modality for fractures of the sesamoids in the foot?

Answer 2

CT

Question 3

What is the best course of treatment for sesamoid fractures?

Answer 3

Removal

Question 4

Which breed is predisposed to incidental fragmentation of the sesamoids that doesn’t cause lameness?

Answer 4

Rottweillers

Question 5

What is the pathogenesis of toe dislocations?

Answer 5

Rupture of collateral ligaments and the joint capsule

Question 6

List three treatment options of toe dislocation

Answer 6

Closed reduction and conservative
Open reduction and collateral ligament prosthesis
Closed and ESF

Question 7

Describe conservative management of a toe dislocation

Answer 7

Rest
Short nail
Bandage

Question 8

What is a corn?

Answer 8

Focal area of hyperkeratinisation

Question 9

What is the aetiopathogenesis of corns?

Answer 9

Focal pressure on pas seen in dogs with little subcutaneous fat

Question 10

What is the main treatment option for corns?

Answer 10

Superficial digital flexor tenectomy

Question 11

What is the prognosis for corns?

Answer 11

Guarded for reccurrence after corn removal
Good following tenectomy