Joined at the Hip CE - Care Center Veterinarians | Emergency & Speciality Pet Care

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Regarding the pathophysiology of canine hip dysplasia, which of the following statements is MOST accurate (2 points):*
- A: Hip dysplasia is genetic and the faulty genes are most responsible for development of bony structures of the hip joint
- B: Abnormal hip joint development in dogs with hip dysplasia is a manifestation of hip joint laxity
- C: Dogs with hip dysplasia are born with hip joints that are incongruent which ultimately leads to osteoarthritis
- D: External factors such as dietary excesses and activity level rarely influence hip joint development
Which of the following is true regarding OFA-style radiographs and the OFA certification process for canine hips (2 points):*
- A: They are predictive for the development of future OA in dogs >16 weeks
- B: They provide an objective means of evaluating hip joint laxity
- C: The hip extended view is good for detecting osteoarthritis
- D: Only dogs that are scored “excellent” by the reviewers are certifiable
The JPS (juvenile pelvic symphisiodesis) procedure is best performed at what age (2 points):*
- A: < 10-11 months
- B: > 5-6 months
- C: < 4 months
- D: < 8 months
Which of the following treatments for hip dysplasia would be least appropriate in a dog that is 3 years of age (1 point):*
- A: TPO (Triple Pelvic Osteotomy)
- B: NSAIDS
- C: Total Hip Arthroplasty
- D: FHO (Femoral head and neck ostectomy)
A positive Ortolani sign in an immature dog (<3 months) can be a normal finding and is often related to weakness of soft tissue structures (1 point):*
- True
- False
Which of the following treatments for hip dysplasia would be least appropriate in a dog that is 1 year of age:*
- A. JPS
- B. Hip Replacement
- C. NSAIDs
- D. FHO
When performing a Juvenile Pubic Symphysiodesis (JPS), which treatment protocol is recommended?*
- A. 20 W monopolar cautery, 1 minute at each site, over the entire length of the symphysis
- B. 50 W monopolar cautery, 2 seconds at each site, over the caudal 1/3 of the symphysis
- C. 340 W monopolar cautery, 15 seconds at each site, over the cranial 1/2 of the symphysis
- D. 10 W monopolar cautery, 40 seconds at each site, over the middle 1/3 of the symphysis
A Double Pelvic Osteotomy (DPO) involves osteotomies of which of the following bones:*
- A. Pubis
- B. Ilium
- C. Ischium
- D. A and B
- E. A,B, and C
Which surgical approach to the hip is recommended when performing a Femoral Head and Neck Ostectomy (FHO)?*
- A. Craniomedial approach
- B. Craniolateral approach
- C. Caudomedial approach
- D. Caudolateral approach
What bony landmark is palpated to determine the distal-most extent of the FHO cut?*
- A. Greater trochanter
- B. Lesser trochanter
- C. Third trochanter
- D. Patella

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