Handbook of Small animal orthopedics and fracture repair

Tue 6 January 2009 21:00

Handbook of Small animal orthopedics and fracture repair

Synopsis: $Handbook of Small animal orthopedics and fracture repair$ This handbook covers the diagnosis, etiology, and treatment of conditions affecting the locomotor system in small animals. The 4th edition presents up-to-date information on various types of fractures and methods of fixation, lameness and joint surgery, and musculoskeletal diseases. Other key topics include: acute and chronic bone infections; transplantation, plating, wiring, and pinning techniques; bone grafting; reconstructive joint surgery; and osteochondrosis.

Table of contents:

Part I – General Principles of Diagnosis and Treatment of Fractures, Lameness, and Joint Disease

1. Orthopedic Examination and Diagnostic Tools
2. Fractures: Classification, Diagnosis, and Treatment
3. Bone Grafting
4. Delayed Union and Nonunion
5. Treatment of Acute and Chronic Bone Infections
6. Arthrology
7. Principles of Joint Surgery
8. Arthroscopy

Part II – Fractures and Orthopedic Conditions

9. Fractures of the Scapula
10. The Shoulder Joint
11. Fractures of the Humerus
12. The Elbow Joint
13. Fractures of the Radius and Ulna
14. Fractures and Other Orthopedic Conditions of the Carpus, Metacarpus, and Phalanges

Part III – Fractures and Orthopedic Conditions of the Hindlimb

15. Fractures of the Pelvis
16. The Hip Joint
17. Fractures of the Femur and Patella
18. The Stifle Joint
19. Fractures of the Tibia and Fibula
20. Fractures and Other Orthopedic Injuries of the Tarsus, Metatarsus, and Phalanges

Part IV – Other Fractures and Reconstruction of Bone Deformity

21. Fractures and Luxations of the Mandible and Maxilla
22. Fractures in Growing Animals
23. Correction of Abnormal Bone Growth and Healing

Part V – Miscellaneous Conditions of the Musculoskeletal System

24. Disease Conditions in Small Animals