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Unit 11: SRC and pig ortho - Coggle Diagram
Unit 11: SRC and pig ortho
Analgesics
Sheep and goats
Carprofen
firocoxib
meloxicam
fentanyl
banamine
Camelids
ketoprofen
iv generally avoided
carprofen
firocoxib
fentanyl
Pigs
meloxicam
Camelids :camel: conditions
Angular limb deformity
risk factors
Crias with dark hair coats
prone to developing low vitamin D levels
Hypophosphatemic rickets
Clinical signs
Carpal valgus
treatment
supplementation with vitamin D3 subQ every 60 days
correct with transphyseal screws/bridging as
prognosis
Good
camelid growth plates close later
more time is available for self-correction
Suspensory degeneration
risk factors
Unilateral = excessive weight bearing
Bilateral
mineral deficiencies
proteoglycan levels in the suspensory
genetic predisposition
CS = Dropped fetlock
Patella luxation
Risk factors
d/t trauma or conformational abnormalities
Animals castrated early in life (<1yr old)
treatment
Lateral imbrication and release
+/- trochleoplasty
Sling may be needed for first 2 weeks post-op
Recurrence = common
Juvenile osseous sequestration
Risk factors
NO open wounds associated usually
young camelids
Clinical signs
Long bones of appendicular skeleton most affected
Heat, pain, local swelling
lameness
Diagnosis
rads
Culturing the bone
Prognosis good as long if supporting bone remains
Orthopedic issues in pigs :pig:
Pot-bellied pigs
humeral fractures
predisposition to incomplete ossification of the humeral condyle
like to jump off things
does not typically fracture unless high energy forces are applied
tend to fracture the distal aspect of the humerus
Fast growing swine
osteochondrosis
males predominate
Findings
cysts in
lateral femoral condyle
medial humeral condyle
typically not treated
stabilizing limb injuries
Importance of stabilizing fractures prior to transport for repair
prevent worsening during the preoperative period
keep fracture ends from
rubbing(eburnating)
puncturing skin
damaging vessels/nerves
Tendon lacerations
prevent anxiety
surgical repair has a good prognosis
Schroeder-Thomas splint
Designed for tibial fractures
can be modified for radial fractures
Tends to worsen humeral or femur fractures
Stabilizing a P1 fracture using a cast
Incorporate the foot
extend past the joint above whenever possible
Half limb cast
ending below carpus or tarsus
Distal cannon bone fracture
Proximal cannon bone fracture?
Cast should extend above the carpus or tarsus
Monitoring casts
Check 2x daily
remove cast ASAP if
worn
broken
animal stops using the cast as well as it has been
causes rub sores, evidenced by
heat
exudate
flies
inflammation
swelling that localizes above the cast
lameness
Most casts placed on adults will last 4-6 weeks
In young animals, a cast may need to be changed due to limb growth
Care after cast removal
support limb after removal
allow limb structures to adjust to the modified weight bearing
Gradually decrease support over 2 weeks
allow bones, tendons, and ligaments to adjust
Another cast may be placed if needed
sheep and goat conditions
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