Fubini 15 - Cow MSK part I low limb Flashcards
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how do you perform anesthesia to the foot?
1) Bier block (IV regional anesthesia with butterfly) with tourniquet in the proximal are to the surgical incision and up 30 mL in one of the veins
▪ Dorsal MTC vein ▪ Dorsal digital vein ▪ Palmar digital vein ▪ Lateral saphenous vein
2) Interdigital surgery
injecting 5 to 10 mL of 2% lidocaine deeply (5 cm) approximately 2 to 3 cm proximal to the interdigital space to desensitize the branches of the medial dorsal and palmar (plantar) axial digital nerves
3) Four point digital block
What is depicted in Figure 15?
A sole ulcer of the left hind lateral digit after debridement.
What condition is shown in the adult Angus cow?
The cow is crossing her front limbs, favoring weight bearing on the lateral claws and relieving the medial claws. She had bilateral white line infection of the medial claws.
What condition is shown in the Holstein heifer?
The heifer has peroneal nerve damage in the right hind limb. Note that knuckling of the fetlocks should alert the examiner of more proximal nerve involvement, such as sciatic nerve injury.
What deformity is depicted in the heifer?
Secondary varus deformity of the left hind limb from chronic lameness in the contralateral limb (i.e., peroneal nerve injury). Note that this is the same heifer as in the previous flashcard.
What condition is shown in the adult Holstein cow?
The cow has a dropped elbow and flexed carpus. She was diagnosed with a torn triceps.
What tx described in the vertical crack?
A vertical crack in the dorsal wall filled up with polymethylmethacrylate and tightened with wires.
What differential diagnoses should be considered for non-weight bearing lameness in cattle?
Sole abscess,
fracture,
joint luxation,
weight-bearing ligament or tendon injury,
nerve injury,
septic arthritis,
and septic tenosynovitis.
What treatment is mentioned for toe tip necrosis?
Toe tip necrosis treatment. After removal of theaffected tip of the hoof, a burr is used to remove the infecteddistal part of the third phalanx (i.e., pedal bone)
What is the typical case of toe tip necrosis, and how is it treated?
Bruising of the corium near the toe tip; amputation of the toe or apex amputated with hoof nippers.
- hoof block on healthy digit
- bandage.
How is a vertical crack in the hoof wall treated?
Corrective trimming.
Diagnsosi and responsible agent?
Interdigital hyperplasia lesion with a verticalcrack on the lateral digit.Bacteriodes nodosus
what is tx of interdigital hyperplasia?
REgional IV anesthesia en bloc resection with Allis tissue forceps to hold the interdigital corn. Wegde shape incision removes the mass
What does the digital radiograph of a digit reveal? treatment?
Lateroproximal-mediodistal obliqueradiographicview of the distalinterphalangeal jointin the bull, showinga chip fragment(arrow) of theextensor process ofthe distal phalanx.(b) Ultrasonogramand schematicrepresentation of thedorsal aspect of thedistal interphalangealjoint of the bull. Abony fragment ispresent as an echoicstructure (1) justcranial to the secondphalanx (2) abovethe coronet (3). 4First phalanx, 5 Thirdphalanx, Ds Dorsal,Pl Palmar(a)DS PlPl1234Ds41325(b)FIG 3: Holstein cow (case 2) with an extensor process fractureof the outer distal phalanx of the left forelimb, showing a gaitcharacterised by placing more weight on the heel during thesupporting phase
Applying a wooden block to a sound claw for three weeks was curative and provided a good prognosis in both cases.
In which cases do you do digit amputation?
To treat:
1. pedal osteitis
2. luxation
3. fracture of the distal phalanx
4. deep sepsis of the digit
5. septic arthritis of the DIP or PIP joint.
Figure 15-21 A, 60-degree dorsoplantar radiographs of a
2-year-old steer with septic osteitis of the lateral claw. B,
Lateral scissor view of the same hoof. Note that bone lysis is
moderate to severe at the distal aspect of the distal phalanx
What is the treatment for fracture of the distal phalanx?
Wooden block on healthy digit. Affected digit is wired in slight flexion to the wooden block to prevent separation of the palmar or plantar fragment from the parent bone caused by the tension of DDFT. Leave the wooden block in place for 6 to 8 weeks with an animal in a small stall.
What are other recommended treatments for a sole ulcer or abscess in cattle?
Rest and isolation; Wooden block.
What is the view?
Plantarodistal and abaxioaxial radiographic views of the lateral claw. The tip of the peal bone is atrophic (arrows) but not osteolytic therefore resection of the tip of the pedal bone was NOT INDICATED
What is the treatment in case of septic osteitis?
Curettage of the digit and lavage with bandage and wooden block on the healthy digit
Digit amputation
What does the radiograph of the digital hind limb show?
Dorsoplantar view of distal hindlimb with Septic arthritis It shows subchondral bone lysis, widening of the digital interphalangeal joint, and new bone formation.
What is the treatment for septic arthritis?
AB for 2 to 3 weeks penicillin
IA AB do not use gent
RLP with cephalosporin
Sodium iodide 20% IV occasionally
NSAIDs meloxicam or ketoprofen
Joint lavage with:
- TIDAL
- THROUGH AND THROUGH LAVAGE
- ARTHROSCOPY/ARTHROTOMY.
What is the primary cause of septic arthritis in adult cattle, and what is a common example of a secondary cause?
Primary cause: direct trauma to the joint; Secondary cause: foot lesion (abscess/ulcer).
What are the 2 surgeries for treatment of the DIP joint sepsis?
The two surgical options are :
- digit amputation
- facilitated ankylosis of the joint (solar and dorsal approach)