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Which imaging technique may be more useful in assessing pelvic fractures in small animals?
Which imaging technique may be more useful in assessing pelvic fractures in small animals?
- CT scan (correct)
- Orthopaedic examination
- Neurological examination
- High quality radiographs
What is one factor to consider when determining whether a fracture case should be referred?
What is one factor to consider when determining whether a fracture case should be referred?
- The difficulty of the fracture or the expected complication rate (correct)
- The availability of necessary equipment and expertise
- The presence of skin wounds
- The ability to weight bear on all limbs
During an orthopaedic examination, what should be assessed to determine gross instability?
During an orthopaedic examination, what should be assessed to determine gross instability?
- Weight bearing ability on certain limbs (correct)
- Mentation and balance
- Spinal reflexes and responses
- Grosser neurological dysfunction
What is one sign of a possible jaw fracture in small animals?
What is one sign of a possible jaw fracture in small animals?
Which technique is commonly used in veterinary medicine for reducing bending and rotation in fractures?
Which technique is commonly used in veterinary medicine for reducing bending and rotation in fractures?
Which implant can be used to augment intra-medullary pin fixation?
Which implant can be used to augment intra-medullary pin fixation?
What are some limitations of cerclage wires?
What are some limitations of cerclage wires?
What is a potential complication of external fixators?
What is a potential complication of external fixators?
Which type of plate is designed to bridge a comminuted section of a fracture and take all the load?
Which type of plate is designed to bridge a comminuted section of a fracture and take all the load?
What is the function of an intermedullary pin?
What is the function of an intermedullary pin?
What is the purpose of a lag screw?
What is the purpose of a lag screw?
Which type of plate requires the screw to engage with the plate and the bone?
Which type of plate requires the screw to engage with the plate and the bone?
Which fracture repair technique is commonly used in general practice?
Which fracture repair technique is commonly used in general practice?
What is the purpose of using cerclage wires in the intra medullary pin technique?
What is the purpose of using cerclage wires in the intra medullary pin technique?
How is the IM pin placed in the normagrade technique?
How is the IM pin placed in the normagrade technique?
What is a disadvantage of using the retrograde pinning technique?
What is a disadvantage of using the retrograde pinning technique?
Which type of fixation is used to produce rigid fixation and counteract distractive forces in fractures?
Which type of fixation is used to produce rigid fixation and counteract distractive forces in fractures?
What are some factors to consider when dealing with avian fractures?
What are some factors to consider when dealing with avian fractures?
Why are intramedullary pins and external fixators used for avian fractures instead of plates?
Why are intramedullary pins and external fixators used for avian fractures instead of plates?
What post-operative instructions should be given to owners of pets with fractures?
What post-operative instructions should be given to owners of pets with fractures?
Which imaging technique may be more useful in assessing pelvic fractures in small animals?
Which imaging technique may be more useful in assessing pelvic fractures in small animals?
What is one sign of a possible jaw fracture in small animals?
What is one sign of a possible jaw fracture in small animals?
What is a potential complication of external fixators?
What is a potential complication of external fixators?
What post-operative instructions should be given to owners of pets with fractures?
What post-operative instructions should be given to owners of pets with fractures?
Which type of plate is designed to bridge a comminuted section of a fracture and take all the load?
Which type of plate is designed to bridge a comminuted section of a fracture and take all the load?
What force is not required to be protected against when using a plate for avulsion or tension fractures?
What force is not required to be protected against when using a plate for avulsion or tension fractures?
What is the purpose of a lag screw?
What is the purpose of a lag screw?
What type of screw hole is used with a lag screw?
What type of screw hole is used with a lag screw?
Which type of bone is more prone to splintering in avian fractures?
Which type of bone is more prone to splintering in avian fractures?
What is the primary source of blood supply for healing avian fractures?
What is the primary source of blood supply for healing avian fractures?
Which fractures have a poor prognosis in avian patients?
Which fractures have a poor prognosis in avian patients?
What is the origin of primary wing feathers in avian patients?
What is the origin of primary wing feathers in avian patients?
Which fracture repair technique is commonly used in veterinary medicine?
Which fracture repair technique is commonly used in veterinary medicine?
What is a potential complication of using cerclage wires?
What is a potential complication of using cerclage wires?
Which type of fixation is used to reduce rotational forces and axial compression applied to a fracture?
Which type of fixation is used to reduce rotational forces and axial compression applied to a fracture?
What is one advantage of using plate fixation for fractures?
What is one advantage of using plate fixation for fractures?
Which fracture repair technique is commonly used in general practice?
Which fracture repair technique is commonly used in general practice?
What is the purpose of using cerclage wires in the intra medullary pin technique?
What is the purpose of using cerclage wires in the intra medullary pin technique?
How is the IM pin placed in the normagrade technique?
How is the IM pin placed in the normagrade technique?
What is a potential complication of external fixators?
What is a potential complication of external fixators?
Which imaging technique may be more useful in assessing pelvic fractures in small animals?
Which imaging technique may be more useful in assessing pelvic fractures in small animals?
What should be assessed during an orthopaedic examination to determine gross instability?
What should be assessed during an orthopaedic examination to determine gross instability?
What should be examined during a neurological examination?
What should be examined during a neurological examination?
When should a fracture case be referred?
When should a fracture case be referred?
Which type of plate requires the screw to engage with the plate and the bone?
Which type of plate requires the screw to engage with the plate and the bone?
What is the purpose of a lag screw?
What is the purpose of a lag screw?
What is the function of an intermedullary pin?
What is the function of an intermedullary pin?
What is one advantage of using plate fixation for fractures?
What is one advantage of using plate fixation for fractures?
Which of the following is a common fracture repair technique in general practice?
Which of the following is a common fracture repair technique in general practice?
What is the purpose of cerclage wires in fracture repair?
What is the purpose of cerclage wires in fracture repair?
Which placement technique for the intramedullary pin allows accurate placement proximally and avoids damage to the sciatic nerve in cats?
Which placement technique for the intramedullary pin allows accurate placement proximally and avoids damage to the sciatic nerve in cats?
What force is not counteracted by an intramedullary pin that occupies only a proportion of the medullary cavity?
What force is not counteracted by an intramedullary pin that occupies only a proportion of the medullary cavity?
What is a potential complication of using cerclage wires in fracture repair?
What is a potential complication of using cerclage wires in fracture repair?
What is a limitation of using an intramedullary interlocking nail for fracture repair?
What is a limitation of using an intramedullary interlocking nail for fracture repair?
What is a complication of using external fixators for fracture repair?
What is a complication of using external fixators for fracture repair?
What is a disadvantage of using plate fixation for fractures?
What is a disadvantage of using plate fixation for fractures?
Which type of fixation is commonly used for avian fractures due to their thin and brittle bones?
Which type of fixation is commonly used for avian fractures due to their thin and brittle bones?
What is one factor to consider when deciding the form of fixation for a fracture?
What is one factor to consider when deciding the form of fixation for a fracture?
What is one potential complication of using cerclage wires in the intra medullary pin technique?
What is one potential complication of using cerclage wires in the intra medullary pin technique?
What is one post-operative instruction that should be given to owners of pets with fractures?
What is one post-operative instruction that should be given to owners of pets with fractures?
