Advanced Clinical Nursing Theory Exam:
Hip, Elbow, and Cruciate Disease
1
what is hip dysplasia characterised by?
laxity of the hip joint
2
how is hip dysplasia acquired?
inherited
3
in what breeds is hip dysplasia common?
can be seen in all but most common in large and giant breeds
4
when does laxity become apparent in puppies?
born normal
apparent around 4-5 months
5
what is commonly linked to hip laxity?
,hip dysplasia
6
at what age may animals present with hip dysplasia?
either:
4-12 months
as an adult
7
what do animals present with if coming to practice for hip dysplasia at
4-12 months?
laxity
8
what do animals present with if coming to practice for hip dysplasia as
an adult?
arthritis secondary to hip dysplasia
9
what is often described in patient history of patients with hip
dysplasia?
,HL stiffness
reluctant to get up or jump
bilateral issues
bunny hopping
10
what is seen on gait analysis of patients with hip dysplasia?
short stride
weight over FL
lateral sway - back taking strain of stride
bunny hopping
hind feet close together
hips adducted
11
what will be detected on the orthopedic exam of a patient with hip
dysplasia?
muscle atrophy
pain on hip extension but not necessarily flexion
crepitus on ROM
clunking heard or felt on manipulation
12
, what muscle usually atrophies in patients with hip dysplasia?
quads
13
what radiographic views are needed to diagnose hip dysplasia?
ventrodorsal extended
VD frog leg
lateral pelvis
(orthogonal views)
14
what is VD frog leg most useful for?
surgical planning rather than diagnosis of hip dysplasia
15
what palpation techniques are involved in diagnosis of hip laxity?
ortolani test
bardens hip lift test
16
what is indicated by a positive ortolani test?
hip laxity
Hip, Elbow, and Cruciate Disease
1
what is hip dysplasia characterised by?
laxity of the hip joint
2
how is hip dysplasia acquired?
inherited
3
in what breeds is hip dysplasia common?
can be seen in all but most common in large and giant breeds
4
when does laxity become apparent in puppies?
born normal
apparent around 4-5 months
5
what is commonly linked to hip laxity?
,hip dysplasia
6
at what age may animals present with hip dysplasia?
either:
4-12 months
as an adult
7
what do animals present with if coming to practice for hip dysplasia at
4-12 months?
laxity
8
what do animals present with if coming to practice for hip dysplasia as
an adult?
arthritis secondary to hip dysplasia
9
what is often described in patient history of patients with hip
dysplasia?
,HL stiffness
reluctant to get up or jump
bilateral issues
bunny hopping
10
what is seen on gait analysis of patients with hip dysplasia?
short stride
weight over FL
lateral sway - back taking strain of stride
bunny hopping
hind feet close together
hips adducted
11
what will be detected on the orthopedic exam of a patient with hip
dysplasia?
muscle atrophy
pain on hip extension but not necessarily flexion
crepitus on ROM
clunking heard or felt on manipulation
12
, what muscle usually atrophies in patients with hip dysplasia?
quads
13
what radiographic views are needed to diagnose hip dysplasia?
ventrodorsal extended
VD frog leg
lateral pelvis
(orthogonal views)
14
what is VD frog leg most useful for?
surgical planning rather than diagnosis of hip dysplasia
15
what palpation techniques are involved in diagnosis of hip laxity?
ortolani test
bardens hip lift test
16
what is indicated by a positive ortolani test?
hip laxity
