Hip and Stifle Surgery Question 2 - Test Your Knowledge!

Question

What is the most likely diagnosis that will account for the radiographic changes in the image below?

Name or describe six ‘tests’ (non imaging tests) that can be completed in the conscious or sedated patient that will help confirm your diagnosis?

Answer

Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease.

Tests to help with your diagnosis include:-

  • Palpation of patellar ligament (loss of distinct borders suggest effusion/synovitis)
  • Pain on stifle hyperextension
  • Abnormal sit test (Abnormal limb is held out to the side)
  • Medial Buttress palpable on tibia.
  • Cranial Drawer Test
  • Tibial Compression Test

How did you get on? This question and answer are from Scott Rutherford, tutor on the upcoming small group practical attendance course Hip and Stifle Surgery. Read on for hands-on help.....

Or call us on 0151 328 0444 to reserve your place.

Hip and Stifle Surgery -


Hands on Practical Course

This Highly Practical, Hands-on Course could be just what you're looking for!

What sort of things will we help you sort out?

  • The best Surgical approaches to the hip and things to avoid!

    Practical tips to aid access and potential complications to avoid

  • How to perform Femoral Head and Neck Ostectomy - hands-on practicals

    Get the specific help you need in wetlab sessions

  • Surgery for Coxofemoral Luxation

    Including Capsulorrhaphy, Toggle-Rod, Transarticular pinning. Practise in small group wetlab sessions.

  • Surgical Approaches to the Stifle

    Practical tips and what to avoid

  • Lateral fabellotibial suture for CCL disease

    And when you should consider using it

  • Meniscal examination and surgery

    Don’t get caught out!

  • Tibial Tuberosity transposition

    Getting it right with hands- on help

  • Trochleoplasty

    Get in the Groove. Top Tips for the best outcomes

This two day, small group practical course will give you the skills and confidence that you need to tackle hip and stifle patients effectively in your practice. These presentations occur frequently in small animal practice, and are usually cases that you can deal with in-house.

Develop your practical skills and confidence in decision making with the help of our friendly and approachable tutors. You'll get the help you need to get better outcomes with your patients and avoid common pitfalls in your surgical procedures.

Register now by clicking the buttons below, or call us on 0151 328 0444 to reserve your place.

 

March

21-22

  • Tuesday 21st March and Wednesday 22nd March

CPD Solutions Training Centre Studley, Warwickshire B80 7EY  £1297 (+VAT)

Reserve your spot today!
0151 328 0444

Have a question?

Call us now to speak to one of the team - We'll be delighted to help.

0151 328 0444