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What is a potential complication of limb sparing surgery for distal radius osteosarcoma?
What is a potential complication of limb sparing surgery for distal radius osteosarcoma?
- Muscle atrophy
- Blood clot formation
- Local recurrence (correct)
- Nerve damage
Which joint replacement procedure has high complication rates for dogs?
Which joint replacement procedure has high complication rates for dogs?
- Elbow (correct)
- Stifle
- Tarsus
- Hip
What is the goal of joint replacement surgery?
What is the goal of joint replacement surgery?
- Prevention of joint pain
- Stabilization of joint movement
- Restoration of normal joint function (correct)
- Complete removal of the joint
What are the candidate joints for arthrodesis in the forelimb?
What are the candidate joints for arthrodesis in the forelimb?
What is the main indication for limb sparing surgery?
What is the main indication for limb sparing surgery?
What are the potential complications of arthrodesis?
What are the potential complications of arthrodesis?
What is a consideration for limb sparing surgery?
What is a consideration for limb sparing surgery?
What is the technique principle for limb sparing surgery for distal radius osteosarcoma?
What is the technique principle for limb sparing surgery for distal radius osteosarcoma?
What is the primary weight-bearing digit in the animal's foot?
What is the primary weight-bearing digit in the animal's foot?
Which type of amputation is reserved for proximal femur and acetabular tumors and is technically more challenging?
Which type of amputation is reserved for proximal femur and acetabular tumors and is technically more challenging?
What is the gold standard amputation for neoplastic bone lesions typically in the proximal humerus?
What is the gold standard amputation for neoplastic bone lesions typically in the proximal humerus?
Which factor influences the long-term survival of limb amputees?
Which factor influences the long-term survival of limb amputees?
What is the primary purpose of perioperative nerve blocks in limb amputations?
What is the primary purpose of perioperative nerve blocks in limb amputations?
Which amputation level may provide more groin protection in hind limb amputations?
Which amputation level may provide more groin protection in hind limb amputations?
What is the primary reason for dewclaw amputation?
What is the primary reason for dewclaw amputation?
Which amputation level is aesthetically inferior for hind limb amputations?
Which amputation level is aesthetically inferior for hind limb amputations?
What is the primary welfare consideration for declaw in cats?
What is the primary welfare consideration for declaw in cats?
What are the primary benefits of onychectomy in cats according to the text?
What are the primary benefits of onychectomy in cats according to the text?
What are the alternatives to onychectomy in cats according to the text?
What are the alternatives to onychectomy in cats according to the text?
What are the primary complications associated with onychectomy in cats?
What are the primary complications associated with onychectomy in cats?
What is a primary concern raised by elective onychectomy in cats?
What is a primary concern raised by elective onychectomy in cats?
What is the primary indication for caudectomy in animals?
What is the primary indication for caudectomy in animals?
What is the primary postoperative care for all amputations according to the text?
What is the primary postoperative care for all amputations according to the text?
What is the primary indication for arthrodesis in animals?
What is the primary indication for arthrodesis in animals?
What is a primary alternative to onychectomy in cats according to the text?
What is a primary alternative to onychectomy in cats according to the text?
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Elective Amputations in Veterinary Medicine
- Great Pyrenees puppies undergo declawing at 3-5 days old under local anesthesia with silver nitrate stick for hemostasis
- After care for digit amputation includes incision care, pain management, and increased risk of complications, with digits 3 and 4 at higher risk and hind toes more susceptible
- Onychectomy in dogs is indicated for trauma, neoplasia, and infection, rarely for behavioral reasons
- Onychectomy in cats benefits owners at risk from complications from cat scratches and can be an alternative to relinquishment, outdoor housing, or euthanasia
- Elective onychectomy in cats mainly affects the forelimbs and requires long-term indoor living
- Various surgical techniques and considerations including bleeding, cost, safety, and postoperative care are associated with onychectomy
- Onychectomy complications include short-term issues like hemorrhage and infection and long-term problems such as persistent lameness and claw regrowth
- Elective onychectomy in cats raises welfare concerns, surgical complications, and behavior impairments, and is a sensitive topic with varying legislation and clinic policies
- Alternatives to onychectomy in cats include environmental modifications, behavioral training, and alternative surgical procedures like deep digital flexor tenectomy
- Caudectomy, or tail amputation, is indicated for therapeutic or cosmetic reasons, controversial, and age considerations are crucial for ethical concerns
- Postoperative care for all amputations includes owner education, activity restriction, and pain management with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
- Arthrodesis, a surgical bony fusion across a joint, is indicated for end-stage osteoarthritis, non-reconstructable fractures, irreparable soft tissue trauma, and some neurologic deficits
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