Elbow Conditions

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What are the stabilizers of the elbow joint?

Olecranon process, Lateral epicondyle, radial collateral ligament, annular ligament

Coronoid process, Medial epicondyle, ulnar collateral ligament, joint capsule

Anconeal process, Medial epicondyle, collateral ligaments, joint capsule (correct)

Radial head, Lateral epicondyle, biceps tendon, joint capsule

Which type of elbow luxation is more common in dogs?

Traumatic Type II Radius

Congenital Type I Radius

Traumatic Type III Radius + Ulna (correct)

Congenital Type II Ulna

What is a treatment option for traumatic elbow luxation with fracture and collateral ligament damage?

Open reduction with corrective osteotomy

Reduction + temporary fixation (correct)

Conservative management only

Salvage procedure

What is the main purpose of closed reduction in the treatment of elbow luxation?

To restore joint congruity Signup and view all the answers

Which breed is commonly associated with Humeral Intercondylar Fissure (HIF)?

Spaniels Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of Humeral Intercondylar Fissure (HIF)?

Fracture of humeral condyle without major trauma Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended diagnostic approach for Humeral Intercondylar Fissure (HIF)?

Bilateral orthogonal radiographs of the humerus Signup and view all the answers

What is the prognosis for elbow osteoarthritis (OA) secondary to elbow dysplasia?

Guarded prognosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment option for elbow osteoarthritis (OA) as a result of elbow dysplasia?

Conservative management Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence of failure of fusion of humeral ossification center (IOHC)?

Humeral Intercondylar Fissure (HIF) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of chronic stress from shear force on the humerus?

Development of Humeral Intercondylar Fissure (HIF) Signup and view all the answers

What is the age range at which fusion of the humeral condyle ossification center occurs?

3 months old Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common type of elbow dysplasia?

Fragmented coronoid process (FCP) Signup and view all the answers

Which breed is NOT predisposed to elbow dysplasia?

Boxer Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical age for the onset of lameness in dogs with ununited anconeal process (UAP)?

5-6 months Signup and view all the answers

What imaging technique is recommended to show the coronoid process in cases of elbow dysplasia?

CT Scan - Flexed MedLat Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment for ununited anconeal process (UAP) in dogs with no to mild lameness?

Conservative management Signup and view all the answers

What is the prognosis for osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) in dogs?

Guarded to poor Signup and view all the answers

What is the suspected etiology of coronoid disease (Fragmented Coronoid Process: FCP)?

Polygenic mode of inheritance Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary diagnostic tool for coronoid disease (FCP) in young dogs?

CT scan Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended surgical management for fragmented coronoid process (FCP) in dogs with small mild damage?

Subtotal coronoidectomy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary clinical sign of elbow dysplasia in dogs?

Weight bearing lameness Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical age for the fusion of the ossification center of the anconeal process in German Shepherds?

16 weeks Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended external coaptation for stable closed reduction of traumatic elbow luxation?

Spica splint or Modified Robert-Jones Signup and view all the answers