WorksheetsYorkshire Terrier’s Leg Bones Regrown by UC Davis Surgeons
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 14mins
What was the initial cause of Ethel's leg injury?
A fall from a tree
A jump off the couch
A fight with another dog
A car accident
What bones did Ethel break in her right leg?
Ulna and radius
Tibia and fibula
Humerus and scapula
Femur and tibia
What was the initial recommendation by the veterinary surgeons for Ethel's leg?
Medication
Bone grafting
Amputation
Physical therapy
Which protein was used to regrow Ethel's leg bones?
Collagen
Bone morphogenetic protein (BMP)
Keratin
Elastin
Who performed Ethel's surgery at UC Davis?
Dr. Amy Kapatkin
Dr. John Smith
Dr. Mary Johnson
Dr. Robert Brown
What was the chance of saving Ethel's leg according to Dr. Kapatkin?
1%
50%
25%
10%
What condition did Ethel's distal bones have due to lack of use?
Osteoporosis
Fracture
Osteopenia
Arthritis
What is the role of bone morphogenetic proteins (BMP) in bone regrowth?
They stimulate mesenchymal stem cells to differentiate into osteocytes
They remove damaged bone tissue
They provide nutrients for bone cells
They act as a physical scaffold for bone growth
What is the Medtronic compression resistant matrix (CRM) used for in the BMP procedure?
To act as a bone plate
To remove failed implants
To hold the BMP in place
To provide nutrients
What complication did Ethel experience after surgery?
Nerve damage
Bone plate protrusion
Blood clot
Infection
How long after surgery was Ethel able to run on her new leg?
6 months
3 months
1 year
1 month
What is the status of BMP availability in the USA?
Available over-the-counter
Banned
Only available for research
Commercially available
What is the primary reason for using BMP in nonunion fracture cases?
To decrease pain
To enhance cosmetic appearance
To avoid amputation
To reduce surgery time
What must be done to the bone before applying BMP?
It must be ostectomized to healthy bleeding bone
It must be painted with a special coating
It must be frozen
It must be soaked in saline
What is the main challenge in using BMP for small dogs like Ethel?
Lack of suitable bone plates
Long recovery time
High cost
Limited availability of BMP
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