SYLLABUS - SAMS 5345 Small Animal Musculoskeletal Diseases
Course Objectives:
1. To be able to identify common musculoskeletal problems in companion animals given historical, physical, radiographic, laboratory and other clinical findings.
2. To be able to explain the pathophysiology of common musculoskeletal problems in domestic animals.
3. To be able to prescribe the most logical treatment plan for a musculoskeletal problem.
Format: 23 lectures and guided quiz sessions.
The course syllabus is a general plan for the course. Deviations announced to the class by the instructor may be necessary.
Sequence of topics:
1.Review of coaptation 1 hr. JNC
Demonstration of techniques for fracture management
Demonstration of techniques for joint injuries
2. Fractures of the femur and humerus. 1 hr. JNC
Femur
Proximal fractures in the immature and mature patient.
Diaphyseal fractures.
Distal fractures in the immature and mature patient.
Humerus
Proximal fractures.
Diaphyseal fractures.
Condylar fractures- Growth plate- Type 4; Y-fractures.
3. Fractures of the forearm and tibia. 1 hr. JNC
Ulna
Olecranon fractures
Monteggia fractures
Radius
Diaphyseal radial fracture w.o. fracture of the ulna.
Diaphyseal radius+ulna fractures.
Diaphyseal midshaft and distal 1/3 radius+ulna fractures in toy breeds.
Tibia
Fracture of the tibial tuberosity.
Proximal fractures in immature and mature patients.
Diaphyseal fractures w.o. fracture of the fibula.
Diaphyseal tibial+fibula fractures.
Fractures of the malleolus.
4. Summary of management of diaphyseal long bone fractures 1 hr. JNC
Interactive computer program
5. Summary of management of diaphyseal long bone fractures 1 hr. JNC
Interactive computer program
6. Limb deformities 1 hr. JNC
Review of Pathogenesis
Corrective operations
7. Fractures of the scapula, pelvis, and sacroiliac separation. 1 hr. JNC
Scapula
Fractures of the body and spine.
Fractures of the neck and glenoid.
Fractures of the supraglenoid tuberosity.
Pelvis
Fractures cases not requiring operative management.
Fractures requiring operative management.
Fractures of the ilium.
Fractures of the acetabulum.
Sacroiliac separation
8. Fractures of the mandible. 1 hr. JNC
EXAM 1
9. Review of tendon and ligament healing and repair techniques. 1 hr. DNA
10. Joint trauma 1 hr. DNA
Special diagnostics
Stress radiography
Common Problems
Shoulder luxation
Cases for closed reduction and coaptation.
Cases for operative management.
Elbow luxation
Cases for closed reduction and coaptation.
Method
Cases for operative reduction and stabilization.
Carpal and Metacarpal fractures/ luxations
Cases for primary reconstruction.
Cases for Arthrodesis
Partial arthrodesis
Panarthrodesis
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Metacarpal fractures
11. Joint trauma (cont) 1 hr. DNA
Hip Luxation
Cases for closed reduction and coaptation.
Method
Cases for operative reduction and stabilization.
Methods
Dislocation of the Stifle
Tarsal and metatarsal fractures/luxation
Cases for primary reconstruction.
Collateral ligaments
Intertarsal
Cases for arthrodesis
Partial arthrodesis
Panarthodesis
Metatarsal fractures
12. Hip dysplasia 1 hr. JNC
Pathogenesis
Diagnosis/Staging
Operations for stabilizing the subluxating coxofemoral joint.
TPO
Varus osteoplasty
Pubic symphysiodesis
Operations for treating clinically severe coxofemoral DJD.
Femoral head and neck ostectomy.
Total artificial hip replacement
13. Patella instability 1 hr. DNA
Pathogenesis
Techniques for operative management.
14. Arthroscopy as a diagnostic and therapeutic tool. 1 hr. JNC
15. Arthroscopy demonstration. 1 hr. JNC
16. Osteochondritis dissicans 1 hr. DNA
Shoulder
Elbow
Stifle
Tarsus
17. Ununited anconeal process 1 hr. DNA
Ununited coronoid disease
EXAM 2 (Lectures 9-17)
18. Cruciate ligament disease 1 hr. DNA
Pathogenesis
Diagnosis
Operations to restore stability
Operation to modify forces
19. Inflammatory joint disease 1 hr. JNC
20. Inflammatory bone disease 1 hr. DNA
21. Physiotherapy 1 hr. DNA
22. Amputations 1 hr. DNA
Final Exam (Comprehensive)
Evaluation
First exam (contacts 1-8) 100 points 90-100% A
Second exam (contacts 9-17) 100 points 80-90% B
Final exam (contacts 1-22) 150 points 70-80% C
TOTAL 350 points 60-70% D
< 60% F
All multiple choice and T & F
NO RETESTS
Students with excused absences for exams #1 or #2 will not be required to take the exam. Their replacement score will be calculated based on the percentage achieved on the final exam.
Course Description- Musculoskeletal diseases of dogs and cats are presented.
Prerequisite- LAMS/SAMS 5359
Students are expected to abide by the academic honesty polices and guidelines outlined in the College of Veterinary Medicine Code of Conduct.