CCAT Orthopedic Condition Rehabilitation 5

Question 1

A dog recovering from a pancarpal arthrodesis is 12 weeks post-surgery and beginning to weight-bear on the limb. Which rehabilitation goal is the HIGHEST priority at this stage?

Accepted Answer

Encouraging consistent, pain-free weight-bearing and limb use

Answer

After pancarpal arthrodesis, the joint is intentionally fused, so the primary goal at 12 weeks is promoting consistent weight-bearing and retraining normal limb use rather than restoring ROM.

Question 2

Which finding on a canine orthopedic examination is MOST indicative of bicipital tenosynovitis rather than shoulder osteochondrosis dissecans (OCD)?

Accepted Answer

Pain on direct palpation of the greater tubercle with the limb in extension and supination

Answer

Bicipital tenosynovitis is characterized by pain elicited by palpating the bicipital groove while the limb is extended and supinated, which tensions the biceps tendon.

Question 3

Which type of muscle contraction is emphasized during the 'lowering' phase of a sit-to-stand exercise in orthopedic rehabilitation?

Accepted Answer

Eccentric contraction of the quadriceps

Answer

During the lowering (stand-to-sit) phase, the quadriceps contract eccentrically to control the rate of stifle flexion against gravity.

Question 4

A therapist is treating a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with syringomyelia and concurrent cervical spondylomyelopathy. Which rehabilitation precaution is MOST important?

Accepted Answer

Never use harnesses that place pressure on the neck or cervical spine

Answer

Cervical pressure from neck collars or harnesses can exacerbate spinal cord compression and worsen neurological signs in dogs with cervical spinal pathology.

Question 5

Which breed is MOST predisposed to developing fragmented medial coronoid process (FCP), one of the conditions comprising elbow dysplasia?

Accepted Answer

Labrador Retriever

Answer

Labrador Retrievers are among the breeds most predisposed to elbow dysplasia, including fragmented medial coronoid process, due to their rapid growth rate and conformation.

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CCAT Orthopedic Condition Rehabilitation 5