Small animal arthroscopy Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
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why is arthroscopy used
A
dx joint conditions, tx joint conditions, clinical research tool
2
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advantages of arthroscopy
A
minimally invasive, visualization in joint better
3
Q
disadvantages of arthroscopy
A
cost, delicacy of equipment, difficult to learn
4
Q
reported complications of arthroscopy
A
extravasation of fluid, iatrogenic peripheral n injury
5
Q
explain joint inspection with a 30 degree wide angle arthroscope
A
covers 90 degree sector directly opposite the light source, minimum movement of arthroscope, movement of joint, inspect entire joint
6
Q
what elbow conditions are diagnosed with arthroscopy
A
ocd, fmcp, uap
7
Q
is surgery a cure for elbow dysplasia
A
no
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