18 Questions
What instrument is recommended for removing the chip from the suspensory ligament during fetlock joint surgery?
Ochsner forceps
After removing the chip, what is the next step in the repair of chip fractures of the fetlock joint?
Curetting the fracture site smooth
What type of suture material is commonly used to close the fibrous joint capsule during fetlock joint surgery?
Synthetic absorbable material
How should the suspensory ligament be dissected during fetlock joint surgery?
Gently
What is the purpose of flushing the joint with sterile Ringer’s solution during fetlock joint surgery?
To prevent infection
Why is it important to take radiographs after removing the chip during fetlock joint surgery?
To confirm complete removal
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
What is the postoperative management recommendation for chip fractures?
Bandage for 22 days
What is one factor that influences the prognosis of chip fractures?
Presence and degree of suspensory desmitis
When is the best time for surgery for chip fractures to have a good prognosis?
Within 30 days of injury
What is a potential complication that may worsen the prognosis of chip fractures?
Development of osteoarthritis postoperatively
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
In a horse undergoing surgery for chip fractures of the fetlock joint, what is the recommended position for the procedure?
Lateral recumbency
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
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
What is recommended to distend the joint capsule during arthrotomy/arthroscopy for chip fractures of the fetlock joint in a horse?
Weitlaner retractors
How should one extend the limb during surgery for chip fractures of the fetlock joint in a horse?
Extend the limb
During arthrotomy/arthroscopy for chip fractures of the fetlock joint, where should one place the Weitlaner retractors?
Inside the joint capsule
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