76 Questions
Which type of arthritis can be caused by the deposition of immune complexes in the synovial membrane?
Indirect arthropathy arthritis
Which animal species can be affected by infections causing Diamond Skin Disease?
Pigs (dogs)
Infections of joints caused by which bacteria can lead to Polyarthritis and monoarthritis?
Borrelia
Which type of bacteria is associated with rarer infections in dogs?
Mycoplasma
Which bacterial infection can affect all species causing hematogenous polyarthritis and monoarthritis, especially in young animals?
Enterobacteriaceae (E. coli, Salmonella, Enterobacter, Proteus)
What is the most important problem in Sabre's clinical case?
Shifting lameness
What is the next step in Sabre's clinical case?
Perform radiography/ultrasound
Will a specific diagnosis change treatment, control, or prognosis in Sabre's case?
Yes, it will change treatment and control but not prognosis
What is indicated by the synovial fluid analysis in Sabre's case?
Bacterial infection
What is the significance of the negative result on SNAP4DxPlus for Borrelia burgdorferi in Sabre's case?
Exclusion of Lyme disease
Considering Sabre's clinical signs, what is the possible cause of the shifting lameness and joint effusions?
Rickettsial infection
What would be a potential concern regarding Sabre's history and clinical signs?
Ehrlichia infection
Which organism is most commonly associated with Diamond Skin Disease in dogs?
Brucella
"Polyarthritis (hematogenous) and monoarthritis" is a characteristic manifestation of infections caused by which group of microorganisms?
Enterobacteriaceae (e.g., E. coli, Salmonella)
Which of the following is NOT a potential complication of elbow dysplasia?
Metacarpal fracture
What is the most sensitive imaging modality for diagnosing fragmented medial coronoid process (MCP)?
MRI
Which surgical procedure is recommended for treating radial-ulna incongruence?
Proximal Abducting Ulna Osteotomy (PAUL)
What is the main diagnostic tool for identifying osteochondritis dissecans (OCD)?
CT scan
What is the primary cause of radial-ulna incongruence?
Unequal bone growth
What is the prognosis for elbow dysplasia with medial coronoid disease according to the study by Meyer-Lindenburg 2003?
85% Good to excellent outcome with arthroscopy
Which surgical complication has the highest reported occurrence post-operatively?
Increased long term lameness
What is the primary benefit of subtotal coronoidectomy in managing fragmented medial coronoid process (MCP)?
"Biggest benefit with low to moderate OA"
Which imaging modality provides the most detailed assessment of medial compartment disease in elbow dysplasia?
"Modified Outerbridge Scale"
Which condition is characterized by damage to the flexor retinaculum and palmar fibrocartilage?
Carpal hyperextension injury
What is the surgical procedure that involves fusion of all joints that make up the carpus?
Pancarpal arthrodesis
Which type of arthritis can be caused by the deposition of immune complexes in the synovial membrane?
Arthritis
What is the average duration for fusion in partial carpal arthrodesis?
12-16 weeks
What is the diagnostic imaging modality used to assess hyperextension injury?
Radiographs
Which condition involves abnormal separation of the component bones of the carpus?
Dysostoses
What is the main purpose of orthovet brace in the context of carpal hyperextension injury?
Preserve motion of the carpus
Which condition involves a syndrome characterized by laxity of the carpal joint in juvenile puppies?
Puppy carpal laxity syndrome
What is the primary conservative management approach for hyperextension injury?
Splint and rest
What type of injury leads to loss of palmar support and hyperextension of the carpus?
Hyperextension Injury
What is the primary surgical procedure recommended for treating carpal hyperextension injury?
Pancarpal arthrodesis
What is the average duration for fusion in partial carpal arthrodesis?
12-16 weeks
What is the primary conservative management approach for hyperextension injury?
NSAID administration
Which condition involves a syndrome characterized by laxity of the carpal joint in juvenile puppies?
Puppy carpal laxity syndrome
What is the primary cause of radial-ulna incongruence?
Fracture/luxation
Which surgical procedure is recommended for treating radial-ulna incongruence?
Radial osteotomy
What is indicated by the synovial fluid analysis in hyperextension injury cases?
Elevated white blood cells
What is the primary benefit of using an orthovet brace in managing carpal hyperextension injury?
Stress distribution on adjacent joints
What is the significance of the negative result on SNAP4DxPlus for Borrelia burgdorferi in Sabre's case?
Exclusion of Lyme disease as a possible cause
What is the main diagnostic tool for identifying osteochondritis dissecans (OCD)?
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
What is a potential complication of elbow dysplasia?
Flexor tendon enthesopathy
What is the primary benefit of subtotal coronoidectomy in managing fragmented medial coronoid process (MCP)?
Decrease in pressure on the anconeal process to allow union
Which imaging modality provides the most detailed assessment of medial compartment disease in elbow dysplasia?
MRI
What is the main purpose of orthovet brace in the context of carpal hyperextension injury?
Stabilize and support the affected joint
What type of injury leads to loss of palmar support and hyperextension of the carpus?
Traumatic luxation
Which condition involves a syndrome characterized by laxity of the carpal joint in juvenile puppies?
Carpal hyperextension injury
What is indicated by the synovial fluid analysis in Sabre's case?
Presence of Borrelia burgdorferi
'Polyarthritis (hematogenous) and monoarthritis' is a characteristic manifestation of infections caused by which group of microorganisms?
"Borrelia burgdorferi"
Which condition involves abnormal separation of the component bones of the carpus?
Ununited Anconeal Process (UAP)
What is a potential concern regarding Sabre's history and clinical signs?
Decreased ROM, crepitus, palpable thickening
Which surgical procedure is recommended for treating radial-ulna incongruence?
Proximal ulna segmental ostectomy
What is the primary benefit of subtotal coronoidectomy in managing fragmented medial coronoid process (MCP)?
Reduction of pain and lameness
Which imaging modality provides the most detailed assessment of medial compartment disease in elbow dysplasia?
MRI
What is a potential concern regarding Sabre's history and clinical signs?
Infection
What is the primary surgical procedure recommended for treating radial-ulna incongruence?
Proximal Abducting Ulna Osteotomy (PAUL)
What is the main diagnostic tool for identifying osteochondritis dissecans (OCD)?
Arthroscopy
Will a specific diagnosis change treatment, control, or prognosis in Sabre's case?
Yes, it will impact the control measures
What is indicated by the synovial fluid analysis in Sabre's case?
Infection complications
'Polyarthritis (hematogenous) and monoarthritis' is a characteristic manifestation of infections caused by which group of microorganisms?
Bacterial infections
What is the average duration for fusion in partial carpal arthrodesis?
10-12 weeks
What is the primary conservative management approach for hyperextension injury?
Application of an orthovet brace
What is the primary cause of radial-ulna incongruence?
Unequal bone growth between radius and ulna
Which surgical complication has the highest reported occurrence post-operatively?
Increased long-term lameness
In carpal hyperextension injury, what is the primary surgical procedure that involves fusion of all joints that make up the carpus?
Pancarpal arthrodesis
What is the main diagnostic tool for identifying osteochondritis dissecans (OCD)?
MRI
Which condition involves a syndrome characterized by laxity of the carpal joint in juvenile puppies?
Puppy carpal laxity syndrome
What is the primary cause of radial-ulna incongruence?
Fracture/luxation
What is indicated by the synovial fluid analysis in hyperextension injury cases?
Joint effusion
Which surgical complication has the highest reported occurrence post-operatively?
Pancarpal arthrodesis
What type of injury leads to loss of palmar support and hyperextension of the carpus?
Hyperextension Injury
What is the primary benefit of using an orthovet brace in managing carpal hyperextension injury?
Preserves motion of the carpus
What is the most sensitive imaging modality for diagnosing fragmented medial coronoid process (MCP)?
MRI
Which type of arthritis can be caused by the deposition of immune complexes in the synovial membrane?
Rheumatoid arthritis
Explore bacterial infections of joints (septic arthritis), bone (osteomyelitis), and diskospondylitis. Understand how joints get infected and how clinical signs develop, including direct and indirect arthropathy.
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