SURGERY OF THE HOOF AND LIMB

Question 1

may be caused by foreign body penetration, generalized bruising, irregular weight-bearing and/or
chronic laminitis.

Answer 1

Septic pododermatitis

Question 2

instrument that can elicit pain;
instrument used to remove necrotic material in deeper structures

Answer 2

hoof tester

Question 3

_____ is brought about by exudate under
pressure between sensitive laminae and
sole.

Answer 3

Pain

Question 4

T/F: Analgesia may not be required.

Answer 4

T

Question 5

T/F: All separated sole horn should be removed

Answer 5

T

Question 6

In severe lameness, the sound digit is shod
with a _____ to avoid damage to the
affected digit.

Answer 6

wooden block

Question 7

Dressing should be removed after ___ week

Answer 7

one

Question 8

If affected area is ___ - horn trimming,
dressing with disinfectant and soft bedding or dry
pasture may be sufficient

Answer 8

small

Question 9

The defect should be:

Answer 9

dressed with disinfectant and
packed with gauze, cotton wool and a waterproof water bandage.

Question 10

used to describe inflammation affecting the skin of the feet.

Answer 10

Pododermatitis

Question 11

Why is the sound digit shod with wooden block

Answer 11

To avoid damage to the affected digit