Orthopedic Condition Rehabilitation Flashcards
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Which gait pattern is most commonly observed in dogs with hip dysplasia during trotting?
Answer: Bunny hopping with bilateral pelvic limb propulsion
Bunny hopping occurs because dogs with hip dysplasia simultaneously advance both rear limbs to reduce individual hip joint loading.
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?
Answer: At the level of the greater trochanter
Water at the level of the greater trochanter offloads approximately 60% of body weight, making it ideal for early post-TPLO gait retraining.
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?
Answer: Incline treadmill walking at 15° elevation
Incline treadmill walking increases forelimb extensor recruitment, particularly the triceps, while the controlled surface minimizes shear forces at the elbow.
Which outcome measure tool is most appropriate for objectively tracking functional recovery in a dog with medial patella luxation post-surgery?
Answer: Force plate peak vertical force measurement
Force plate measurement of peak vertical force directly quantifies limb loading symmetry, providing objective data on functional weight-bearing recovery.
During rehabilitation of a dog with supraspinatus tendinopathy, which therapeutic modality is CONTRAINDICATED directly over the tendon insertion?
Answer: Therapeutic ultrasound at 1 MHz continuous mode
Continuous therapeutic ultrasound over a tendon insertion generates heat that can damage the tenocytes and worsen tendinopathy.
A dog is 4 weeks post-femoral head and neck ostectomy (FHO). Which rehabilitation progression is most appropriate at this stage?
Answer: Controlled leash walks combined with active range of motion exercises
At 4 weeks post-FHO, controlled leash walks and active ROM exercises encourage fibrous pseudarthrosis formation and muscle hypertrophy needed for joint stability.
Which muscle group is the primary stabilizer of the canine stifle joint and the main target of rehabilitation following cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) repair?
Answer: Quadriceps femoris group
The quadriceps femoris group provides dynamic stifle stabilization by resisting cranial tibial translation, making it the primary rehabilitation target post-CCL repair.