Small Animal Orthopedic Disease

A set of flashcards covering key terms and definitions related to small animal orthopedic diseases, designed to help students review essential information for their upcoming exam.

Hip Dysplasia

A congenital disease involving abnormal growth and development of the hip joint.

Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

A vascular necrosis of the femoral head and neck caused by disrupted blood supply.

Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy

An auto-inflammatory disease in puppies that typically occurs between 7 to 8 months.

Osteochondrosis Dissecans

Development of a cartilage flap in the joint cartilage over bone, causing inflammation.

Cranial Cruciate Ligament Tear

Most common knee injury in dogs, synonymous to ACL injuries in humans.

Osteosarcoma

The most common bone tumor in dogs, especially in young large breeds.

Acetabulum

The socket of the hip joint, often shallow in dogs with hip dysplasia.

Lameness

Difficulty in walking, often seen in patients with hip dysplasia.

Subluxation

Partial dislocation of a joint, which can be tested during hip dysplasia examinations.

Femoral Head/Neck Ostectomy

Surgical removal of the femoral head and neck, creating a false joint.

Canine Joint Mouse

Flap that completely tears and mineralizes in osteochondrosis dissecans.

Pain Management

Important aspect of pre-operative and post-operative care in orthopedic surgeries.

Joint Supplements

Nutritional aids to help maintain healthy joint function.

Gait Examination

A diagnostic tool used to assess the movement patterns of an animal.

Radiographs

X-ray images used to diagnose orthopedic conditions.

OHE (Ovariohysterectomy)

Surgical procedure to spay female dogs, often relevant to timing in hip dysplasia treatment.

Acetabular Steepness

An important factor in evaluating hip joint stability.

Clunk Test/ Ortolani test

A test during hip examinations where a 'clunk' indicates a positive result.

Inflammatory Response

A body’s response that can complicate bone and joint conditions.

Amputation

Surgical procedure to remove a limb; often recommended for osteosarcoma.

Chemotherapy

A treatment option following limb amputation in dogs diagnosed with osteosarcoma.