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Orthopaedic examination
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Orthopaedic examination
- From: BSAVA Guide to Procedures in Small Animal Practice
- Item: System examinations, pp 36 - 42
- DOI: 10.22233/9781913859145.1.5
- Copyright: © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
- Publication Date: March 2024
Abstract
Orthopaedic examination in indicated in cases of lameness, abnormal gait, non-ambulatory animals, or pyrexia of unknown origin.
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Figure EXOR.1:
Technique for performing the cranial draw test. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure EXOR.1:
Technique for performing the cranial draw test. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission
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Figure EXOR.2:
Technique for performing the tibial compression test. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure EXOR.2:
Technique for performing the tibial compression test. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission
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Figure EXOR.3:
Ortolani test technique. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission © 2024 British Small Animal Veterinary Association
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Figure EXOR.3:
Ortolani test technique. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission
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Procedure video: Orthopaedic examination
This video shows how to perform key elements of an orthopaedic examination