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

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

Continuing to learn after achieving RVT status is essential for the individual and the advancement of the profession. Ontario RVTs can earn one (1) Continuing Education (CE) credit by reading the CE articles in the RVT Journal, or watching recorded sessions of OAVT presentations, and submitting the successfully completed corresponding quizzes.

If you obtain a score of 8 out of 10 (80%) or higher, you will receive a confirmation email which OAVT members can use as acceptable proof for their online CE record.

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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?