Veterinary Surgery and Radiology- ICAR JRF/SRF 2024

• Radiographic Pattern of Ringbone: Exostosis of phalangeal bones (periarticular osteophytosis / ringbone in horses) manifests radiographically as an amorphous pattern of non-aggressive periosteal new bone proliferation.
• Radiological Features: Displays irregular, solid, dense amorphous bony remodeling along the dorsal and lateral cortices of the first, second, or third phalanx without cortical lysis or spiculated malignancy.

Correct option: (3) Amorphous pattern

• Utrecht Technique for Abomasal Displacement: The Utrecht method for correcting Left Displaced Abomasum (LDA) in cattle is performed via a Left Flank Omentopexy / Abomasopexy in the standing animal.
• Procedure: A left paralumbar laparotomy is performed to decompress the distended abomasum, which is then repositioned ventrally and anchored by suturing the greater omentum/abomasal folds to the abdominal wall to permanently prevent recurrence.

Correct option: (2) Left flank omentopexy

• Cellular Role in Collagen Deposition: In the proliferative phase of wound healing, the essential structural 'binding material' (extracellular collagen matrix, fibronectin, and proteoglycans) is synthesized and laid down by Fibroblasts.
• Wound Remodeling: Activated myofibroblasts and fibroblasts migrate into granulation tissue, synthesizing Type III and subsequently Type I collagen, providing tensile strength to the wound.

Correct option: (2) Fibroblasts