Learning Issues-Group 4, Case 1	

Hypothesis 1: congenital or developmental abnormality (Matt Stachmus, Annika Frederickson)
	What are the predilections for Rottweilers?
	What are the predilections for large breeds?
	What are the predilections for young dogs?
	What role does nutrition play in musculoskeletal disease?
	What are some abnormalities that correlate with the history?
	
	

Hypothesis 2: inflammation in the hip joint (Rachel Butterworth, Julie Pingstock)
	What causes joint inflammation?
	What are the clinical signs of joint inflammation?
	How do you test for joint inflammation?
	How long does it take to develop chronic inflammatory disease?
	How long does it take to develop irreversible damage?
	What is the action of Rimadyl?
What are the effects of activity level (patient is worse in the morning and after exercise)




Hypothesis 3 trauma (Robyn Sazonov, Lindsey Savage)
	What are signs associated with trauma?
	What are some pertinent questions to ask the owners?
	What additional tests could be done to determine that a trauma occurred?
	



Additional things to look up: (Robyn, Lindsey)
What is the Ortalani sign?  What does a positive sign mean?
What is the normal ROM for a normal dog hip?
Why would palpation of hip cause more pain on one hip over the other?  Why would
there be more pain during extension versus flexion?
What does "clicking" of joints signify?
Why would an animal have problems climbing stairs and sitting?