Orthopedic Surgery QUIZ

Question 1

T/F: Ligaments and tendons can be seen on radiographs.

Answer 1

False
- ligaments and tendons are of similar density as other soft tissue
structures, making them impossible to see on radiographs (unless calcified by a specific disease process, which is very rare)

Question 2

T/F: Orthopedic radiographs should include the bone of interest, plus the joint proximal and distal to region of interest.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

T/F: Orthopedic radiographs should be oriented with the distal portion at the top of the screen, and the proximal portion at the bottom of the screen when presented for DVM evaluation.

Answer 3

False

Question 5

Cast padding is an example of which layer of the Robert-Jones bandage?
1. Secondary
2. Primary
Tertiary
It is not used in the Robert-Jones Bandage

Answer 5

1. Secondary

Question 6

A screw that is designed with additional threads around the head to prevent it from backing out (without external force) is called a:
1. Self-Locking Screw
2. Rush Pin
3. Cortical Screw
Cancellous Screw

Answer 6

1. Self-Locking Screw

Question 7

A bone that is broken in multiple places is called a ____ fracture. (skin intact)
1. comminuted
greenstick
compound
compression

Answer 7

1. comminuted

Question 8

List 3 things that should be included in a patient’s discharge instructions:

Answer 8

a. Exercise Restrictions
b. Confinement
c. Medications
i. Purpose, Dose, Frequency, Duration, Route, Side Effects
ii. Tips for administration of meds!
d. Diet
e. Incision site monitoring
i. Normal vs Abnormal
f. Bandage care (if applicable)
g. Post-Anesthetic monitoring
h. Possible complications
i. Follow-up care & recheck

Question 9

The surgical correction for a torn cranial cruciate ligament where the tibia is cut and rotated is called
Correct!
TPLO (Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy)
ECLS (External Capsular Lateral Suture)
Tightrope Procedure
malpractice!

Question 10

What is the purpose of the RUMM Block?
Correct!
Provide analgesia to the distal forelimb
Provide analgesia to the distal rear limb
Provide analgesia to the cervical spine
Stop pets from becoming intoxicated

Question 11

List 3 roles of the orthopedic surgery veterinary technician:

Answer 11

a. Communicating with owner and rDVM to get a full picture of the condition
requiring orthopedic surgery
b. Performing local and nerve blocks pre-op to improve patient comfort
c. Performing anesthesia on patients undergoing orthopedic surgery
d. Taking radiographs for surgical planning and post-op hardware assessment and
healing
e. Performing hospitalized care on patients before and after surgery
f. Educating clients on home care and special considerations for the orthopedic
patient
g. Assisting in physical therapy and rehabilitation
h. Performing and maintaining bandage changes
i. Cleaning, packing, and sterilization of surgical instruments
j. Taking inventory of hardware and maintaining orthopedic surgical equipment