Thoracic limb orthopedic exam

lameness that worse in the morning could be characteristic for __________

Osteoarthritis

IF the pattern of lameness is during exercise or worse after vigorous exercise it would be characteristic for ___________

muscle tenderness

What are the 3 stages of an orthopedic examination

1. gait exam/observation

2. standing exam

3. recumbent exam

When performing a physical examination make sure to check the ____________ last

affected limb

You should palpate the _________ limbs of a dog while sitting or in lateral recumbency

thoracic

you should palpate the __________ limbs of a dog while sitting or in lateral recumbency

pelvic

When assessing weightbearing symmetry the ________ leg will lift easier

lame

When assessing the manus what joints are you looking at

• interphalangeal joints

• metacarpophalangeal joints

A minor degree of standing carpal ________ is normal

valgus

The carpus is a _________ joint with a large ROM in flexion/extension

hinge

When assessing for effusion make sure that the ________ joint is in flexion

radiocarpal

what landmarks are you looking for when palpating the antebrachium

• radial styloid

• ulnar styloid

• radial head

• ulna and olecranon

the ____________ tests for the integrity of the collateral ligaments

Campbells test

The max pronation on a Campbells test is ________ and the max supination of _______

• 40 degrees

• 45 degrees

If pronation is increased on a campbells test the ___________ ligament is damaged

medial collateral

If supination is increased on a campbells test the ___________ ligament is damaged

lateral collateral

what structures should you palpate on the humerus

• epicondyles

• epicondylar ridges

• distal diaphysis

The only palpable landmark on proximal humerus is the __________

greater tubercle

the _______ lives within the intertubercular groove

biceps tendon

To perform a biceps tendon test the ________ must be flexed and _____ extended

• shoulder

• elbow