What type arthroscope would be recommended for a tarsal scope in a dog?
1.9mm, 30 degree arthroscope
What is the best laser to use for arthroscopy?
Ho:YAG Laser
Most common light source used in arthroscopy in veterinary medicine
Xenon
What type of fluid is recommended for irrigation during arthroscopy?
LRS
Saline can be used, but LRS more physiologic for cartilage with fewer negative effects on menisci
What is a reasonable intra-articular starting pressure for joints?
60 mmHg
What pressure should a pressure bag be maintained at for gravity flow irrigation?
60-100 mmHg
What is the primary collagen type in the joint capsule?
Type I collagen
What occurs within the joint capsule when using radiofrequency?
Collagen denaturation, but cross-links are maintained resulting in tissue constriction (shrinkage)
Tissues undergoing shrinkage are weaker than normal for 6-12 weeks
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Chapter 1 Inflammatory Response55
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Chapter 3 Stem Cells and Regenerative Therapy18
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Chapter 4 PRP and Autologous Conditioned Sera6
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Chapter 5 Fluid Therapy39
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Chapter 6 Shock24
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Chapter 7 Bleeding and Hemostasis32
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Chapter 8 Metabolism and Nutritional Needs11
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Chapter 9 Wound Healing50
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Chapter 10 Wound Infections and Antimicrobial Use16
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Chapter 11 Sterilization35
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Chapter 12 Instrumentation13
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Chapter 13 The Operating Room26
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Chapter 14 Monitoring for Surgical Infection8
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Chapter 15 Principles and Use of Energy Sources in Small Animal Surgery27
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Chapter 16 Suture Material, Tissue Staplers, Ligation Devices, and Closure Methods27
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Chapter 17 Instrument and Tissue Handling Techniques5
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Chapter 18 Surgical Hemostasis23
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Chapter 19 Bandages and Drains5
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Chapter 21 Anesthesia Principles and Monitoring62
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Chapter 22 Anesthesia Practice for Existing Conditions15
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Anesthesia/Analgesia Drugs43
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Chapter 23 Fundamentals of Interventional Radiology and Interventional Endoscopy5
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Chapter 24 Fundamentals of Laparoscopy and Thoracoscopy18
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Chapter 25 Introduction to Oncologic Surgery for the General Surgeon8
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Neurology (Ch 26, 28, 29, 36)72
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Chapter 38 Tissues of the Musculoskeletal System14
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Chapter 38 Tissues of the Musculoskeletal System24
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Chapter 39 Bone Biomechanics and Fracture Biology45
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Chapter 40 Open Fractures9
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Chapter 41 Internal Fracture Fixation43
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Chapter 42 ESF18
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Chapter 45 Delayed Unions, Nonunions, and Malunions13
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Chapter 47 Osteomyelitis and Implant-Associated Infections9
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Chapter 48 Bone Grafts and Substitutes18
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Chapter 68 Arthritis36
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Chapter 70 Muscle and Tendon Disorders12
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Chapter 71 Arthroscopy8
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Chapter 73 Osteochondrosis18
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Chapter 75 Primary Wound Closure13
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Chapter 76 Open Wounds22
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AO Chapters 1, 2, 3, 20, 2757
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Previous Questions Review57
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Antibiotics22
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Chapter 81 Burns10
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Chapter 83 Spleen12
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Chapter 84 Abdominal Wall Reconstruction and Hernia12
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Chapter 85 Diaphragmatic Hernias15
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Chapter 86 Peritoneum and Retroperitoneum24
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Chapter 87 Soft Tissues of Oral Cavity20
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Chapter 88 Salivary Glands19
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Chapter 89 Mandibulectomy & Maxillectomy7
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Chapter 90 Esophagus14
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Chapter 91 Stomach24
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Chapter 92 Small Intestine18
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Chapter 93 Colon18
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Chapter 94 Rectus, Anus, and Perineum27
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Chapter 95 Liver and Biliary System20
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Chapter 97 Pancreas20
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Random Anatomy33
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Chapters 99-101 (Upper Airway)39
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Chapters 102-105 (Lower Airway)66
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Chapters 106-108 (Cardiovascular)32
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Chapters 109-118 (Urogenital)59
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Chapters 120-124 (Endocrine, Ear, Eye)34
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Random Shiat47
