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| These findings are consistent with avascular necrosis of the femoral head and secondary degenerative joint disease. | | These findings are consistent with avascular necrosis of the femoral head and secondary degenerative joint disease. |
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| |q2=Discuss the pathologic changes that occur with this condition. | | |q2=Discuss the pathologic changes that occur with this condition. |
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| Secondary generalized degenerative changes of the acetabulum also develop. | | Secondary generalized degenerative changes of the acetabulum also develop. |
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| |q3=What would be the most appropriate treatment for this dog? | | |q3=What would be the most appropriate treatment for this dog? |
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| Femoral head and neck excision is indicated for dogs with pain, lameness, and structural deformity of the femoral head and affords good limb function in approximately 75% of cases. | | Femoral head and neck excision is indicated for dogs with pain, lameness, and structural deformity of the femoral head and affords good limb function in approximately 75% of cases. |
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− | Management of the dogs during the post-operative convalescent period is critical for a suc cessful outcome as recovery is often prolonged. | + | Management of the dogs during the post-operative convalescent period is critical for a successful outcome as recovery is often prolonged. |
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| Attention should be given to the use of post-operative analgesia and anti-inflammatory drugs. | | Attention should be given to the use of post-operative analgesia and anti-inflammatory drugs. |
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| Physiotherapy, consisting of passive flexion and extension of the coxofemoral joint, slow walks on a leash and swimming, is also critical to achieving good limb function. | | Physiotherapy, consisting of passive flexion and extension of the coxofemoral joint, slow walks on a leash and swimming, is also critical to achieving good limb function. |
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| </FlashCard> | | </FlashCard> |
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