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What is the OFA?
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The Orthopedic Foundation For Animals
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How many people evaluate the OFA radiographs?
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three - 2 need to be in consensus
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At what age can they be submitted for OFA radiographs?
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after 2 years of age
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What view is sent in for an OFA?
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V/D pelvic film
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If the hips are normal in an OFA what is done?
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an OfA registry number is issued
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What restraint is used for an OFA?
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anesthetized or sedatation
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What is included in an OFA x-ray?
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The wings of the illium through the stifles.
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What is included on the film ID for an OFA?
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Hospital/vets name, date, owner's name, breed of animal, age of animal, AKC registration number, permanent ID tatoo or microchip.
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Where was the PENNHIP developed?
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At the U of Pennsylvania in 1980.
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What is required for a Pennhip?
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3 pelvic views.
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What are the 3 pelvic views used for the Pennhip?
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Standard OFA view, compression view, distraction view
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What maked the Pennhip view more reliable?
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It is shown to give a more repeatable/more reliable indication of a dogs passive hip laxit than is possible witht he extended view.
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What is hip dysplasia?
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When the fit of the hip joint is loose.
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What does hip dysplasia look like on an x-ray?
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A separation of head of femur and acetabulum.
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What is an end result of hip dysplasia?
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Osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease.
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Do radiographic findings alway correlate with clinical signs?
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No! They may have no symptoms (abnormal gait) or have severe pain with no abnormalities.
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Is hip dysplasia hereditary?
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Yes
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What is the only way to positively diagnose hip dysplasia?
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Through radiography
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What type of film is used for oral radiography?
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Non-screen film. It provides the most detail in bite ring or oral occulsal film. Same as used in human dentistry.
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What type of restraint is used for oral radiography?
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chemical
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What type of positioning is used in oral radiography?
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You want the long axis of both the tooth and the film perpendicular to the x-ray beam.
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Do you use an increased or decreased SID with oral radiographs?
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Decreased
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What radiographic changes can be associated with periodontal disease?
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Loss of aveolear bone, widening of the radiolusant space due to loss of peridontal ligament, periapexical bone loss (apex of tooth root)
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