Equine Arthroscopic Surgery Quiz

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What instrument is recommended for removing the chip from the suspensory ligament during fetlock joint surgery?

Scissors

Ochsner forceps (correct)

Scalpel blade

Bone saw

After removing the chip, what is the next step in the repair of chip fractures of the fetlock joint?

Aligning the bones

Applying a splint

Curetting the fracture site smooth (correct)

Cauterizing the area

What type of suture material is commonly used to close the fibrous joint capsule during fetlock joint surgery?

Metal wire

Catgut

Synthetic absorbable material (correct)

Silk thread

How should the suspensory ligament be dissected during fetlock joint surgery?

Gently Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of flushing the joint with sterile Ringer’s solution during fetlock joint surgery?

To prevent infection Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to take radiographs after removing the chip during fetlock joint surgery?

To confirm complete removal Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended prognosis for chip fractures in sport horses with large chips and suspensory branch injury?

Poor prognosis with 6-12 months of recovery Signup and view all the answers

What is the postoperative management recommendation for chip fractures?

Bandage for 22 days Signup and view all the answers

What is one factor that influences the prognosis of chip fractures?

Presence and degree of suspensory desmitis Signup and view all the answers

When is the best time for surgery for chip fractures to have a good prognosis?

Within 30 days of injury Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential complication that may worsen the prognosis of chip fractures?

Development of osteoarthritis postoperatively Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between chip fracture prognosis in sport horses and nonsport horses?

Nonsport horses with no prior injury have a good prognosis Signup and view all the answers

In a horse undergoing surgery for chip fractures of the fetlock joint, what is the recommended position for the procedure?

Lateral recumbency Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using Esmarch's bandage and a tourniquet during surgery for chip fractures of the fetlock joint in a horse?

To achieve natural hemostasis Signup and view all the answers

Where is the recommended location for making a skin incision during arthrotomy/arthroscopy for chip fractures of the fetlock joint in a horse?

Over the volar pouch of the joint Signup and view all the answers

What is recommended to distend the joint capsule during arthrotomy/arthroscopy for chip fractures of the fetlock joint in a horse?

Weitlaner retractors Signup and view all the answers

How should one extend the limb during surgery for chip fractures of the fetlock joint in a horse?

Extend the limb Signup and view all the answers

During arthrotomy/arthroscopy for chip fractures of the fetlock joint, where should one place the Weitlaner retractors?

Inside the joint capsule Signup and view all the answers

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