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.
2. In 2003, approximately how much money was spent on treating cruciate disease in the United States by pet owners?
3. The medial and lateral menisci are not overly relevant to stifle function.
4. Why is it important to prevent a partial cruciate tear from becoming a complete cruciate tear?
5. What are the stifle palpation techniques used to assess the cranial cruciate ligament?
6. Why is it crucial in the long-term that affected patients achieve and maintain a BCS of 4/9?
7. When was the first extra-capsular surgical repair for dogs published?
8. What is the main concern regarding tibial tuberosity advancement?
9. Which procedure has the highest client satisfaction rate? (95-98%)
10. What is the latest attempt to improve stifle instability during TPLO?