Small Animal Ortho Flashcards
1
Q
Aetiologies of degenerative joint disease
A
Wear and tear
Congenital
Developmental
Acquired
2
Q
Tumours that invade joints
A
Synovial sarcoma Fibrosarcoma Myxosarcoma Haemangiosarcoma Malignant fibrous histiocytoma
3
Q
Osteochondrosis pathogenesis
A
Failure of endochondral ossification
OR
Abnormal differentiation of cartilage into bone
RESULT:
Thickened area of cartilage
4
Q
Osteochondritis dissecans
A
Osteochondrosis sequel: flap of cartilage separates from the bones
5
Q
Common sites of osteochondrosis
A
Caudomedial humeral head Medial humeral condyle Lateral condyle of femur Medial talar ridge Ununited ulnar anconeal process Fragmented ulnar coronoid process
(MOSTLY: Medial side of all large joints, except stifle)
