Wound examples

Question 1

How can you test if a synovial structure is involved in a wound?

Answer 1

Collect a sample of synovial fluid, then distend the joint with sterile isotonic solution. If the synovial structure is involved, there will be drainage from the wound.

Question 2

What should you always consider when testing if a synovial structure is involved in a wound?

Answer 2

Never enter through a contaminated area

Question 3

What are the most common synovial structures involved in pastern lacerations?

Answer 3

Tendon sheath, Pastern joint

Question 4

What is the most common synovial structures involved in heel bulb lacerations? Puncture wound to the sole?

Answer 4

Coffin joint, Navicular bursa

Question 5

T/F All full thickness eyelid or lip lacerations must be repaired surgically.

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Should you ever remove and eyelid flap?

Answer 6

No

Question 7

If >1/3 of eyelid margin is missing what should you de?

Answer 7

Use a grafting technique to achieve functional closure

Question 8

When surgically repairing lip lacerations, it is important to …

Answer 8

Meticulously align the mucocutaneous junction