CCAT Orthopedic Condition Rehabilitation 2

Question 1

Which gait pattern is most commonly observed in dogs with hip dysplasia during trotting?

Accepted Answer

Bunny hopping with bilateral pelvic limb propulsion

Answer

Bunny hopping occurs because dogs with hip dysplasia simultaneously advance both rear limbs to reduce individual hip joint loading.

Question 2

When designing an aquatic therapy program for a dog recovering from tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (TPLO), which water depth is most appropriate for early post-operative gait retraining?

Accepted Answer

At the level of the greater trochanter

Answer

Water at the level of the greater trochanter offloads approximately 60% of body weight, making it ideal for early post-TPLO gait retraining.

Question 3

A cat presents with forelimb lameness 6 weeks after repair of a humeral condylar fracture. Which rehabilitation exercise best targets the triceps while minimizing elbow stress?

Accepted Answer

Incline treadmill walking at 15° elevation

Answer

Incline treadmill walking increases forelimb extensor recruitment, particularly the triceps, while the controlled surface minimizes shear forces at the elbow.

Question 4

Which outcome measure tool is most appropriate for objectively tracking functional recovery in a dog with medial patella luxation post-surgery?

Accepted Answer

Force plate peak vertical force measurement

Answer

Force plate measurement of peak vertical force directly quantifies limb loading symmetry, providing objective data on functional weight-bearing recovery.

Question 5

During rehabilitation of a dog with supraspinatus tendinopathy, which therapeutic modality is CONTRAINDICATED directly over the tendon insertion?

Accepted Answer

Therapeutic ultrasound at 1 MHz continuous mode

Answer

Continuous therapeutic ultrasound over a tendon insertion generates heat that can damage the tenocytes and worsen tendinopathy.

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CCAT Orthopedic Condition Rehabilitation 2