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What instrument is recommended for removing the chip from the suspensory ligament during fetlock joint surgery?
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?
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?
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?
How should the suspensory ligament be dissected during fetlock joint surgery?
What is the purpose of flushing the joint with sterile Ringer’s solution during fetlock joint surgery?
What is the purpose of flushing the joint with sterile Ringer’s solution during fetlock joint surgery?
Why is it important to take radiographs after removing the chip during fetlock joint surgery?
Why is it important to take radiographs after removing the chip during fetlock joint surgery?
What is the recommended prognosis for chip fractures in sport horses with large chips and suspensory branch injury?
What is the recommended prognosis for chip fractures in sport horses with large chips and suspensory branch injury?
What is the postoperative management recommendation for chip fractures?
What is the postoperative management recommendation for chip fractures?
What is one factor that influences the prognosis of chip fractures?
What is one factor that influences the prognosis of chip fractures?
When is the best time for surgery for chip fractures to have a good prognosis?
When is the best time for surgery for chip fractures to have a good prognosis?
What is a potential complication that may worsen the prognosis of chip fractures?
What is a potential complication that may worsen the prognosis of chip fractures?
What is a key difference between chip fracture prognosis in sport horses and nonsport horses?
What is a key difference between chip fracture prognosis in sport horses and nonsport horses?
In a horse undergoing surgery for chip fractures of the fetlock joint, what is the recommended position for the procedure?
In a horse undergoing surgery for chip fractures of the fetlock joint, what is the recommended position for the procedure?
What is the purpose of using Esmarch's bandage and a tourniquet during surgery for chip fractures of the fetlock joint in a horse?
What is the purpose of using Esmarch's bandage and a tourniquet during surgery for chip fractures of the fetlock joint in a horse?
Where is the recommended location for making a skin incision during arthrotomy/arthroscopy for chip fractures of the fetlock joint in a horse?
Where is the recommended location for making a skin incision during arthrotomy/arthroscopy for chip fractures of the fetlock joint in a horse?
What is recommended to distend the joint capsule during arthrotomy/arthroscopy for chip fractures of the fetlock joint in a horse?
What is recommended to distend the joint capsule during arthrotomy/arthroscopy for chip fractures of the fetlock joint in a horse?
How should one extend the limb during surgery for chip fractures of the fetlock joint in a horse?
How should one extend the limb during surgery for chip fractures of the fetlock joint in a horse?
During arthrotomy/arthroscopy for chip fractures of the fetlock joint, where should one place the Weitlaner retractors?
During arthrotomy/arthroscopy for chip fractures of the fetlock joint, where should one place the Weitlaner retractors?
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