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RVT Journal Quiz: Volume 46, Issue 1, Article 3 – A Comparison of Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy to Other Stabilization Techniques for Treating the Cranial Cruciate Deficient Stifle
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1. Cruciate ligament disease is the most common cause of hindlimb lameness in the dog.
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a. true
b. false
2. In 2003, approximately how much money was spent on treating cruciate disease in the United States by pet owners?
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a. 13 million
b. 130 million
c. 130 billion
d. 1.3 billion
3. The medial and lateral menisci are not overly relevant to stifle function.
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a. true
b. false
4. Why is it important to prevent a partial cruciate tear from becoming a complete cruciate tear?
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a. it’s not actually important, it will eventually heal
b. the patient will be frustrated
c. the stifle instability secondary to a complete tear can cause meniscal and cartilage lesions
d. greater patient morbidity, possibly a longer recovery time
5. What are the stifle palpation techniques used to assess the cranial cruciate ligament?
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a. cranial cupboard test, caudal thrust test
b. cranial tibial thrust test solely
c. stifle palpation is not necessary
d. cranial drawer test, cranial tibial thrust test
6. Why is it crucial in the long-term that affected patients achieve and maintain a BCS of 4/9?
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a. they will likely be more active
b. they will be easier on the RVT’s back
c. less strain will be placed on their joints
d. BCS is not important with regard to management of this disease
7. When was the first extra-capsular surgical repair for dogs published?
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a. 60 years ago
b. 70 years ago
c. 50 years ago
d. 40 years ago
8. What is the main concern regarding tibial tuberosity advancement?
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a. higher post-operative infection rate
b. higher incidence of patellar tendonitis
c. high rates of subsequent meniscal tears
d. high cost of surgery
9. Which procedure has the highest client satisfaction rate? (95-98%)
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a. CBLO
b. Extra-capsular repair
c. TTA
d. TPLO
10. What is the latest attempt to improve stifle instability during TPLO?
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a. using a bigger TPLO plate
b. adding a lateral suture
c. performing an open arthrotomy
d. using more screws
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