Main description:

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.

Clear, concise coverage covers the pathology, diagnostic work-up, surgical indications and planning, surgical approach, surgical techniques, complications, and follow-up recommendations for the most common orthopedic conditions.
Step-by-step line drawings clearly illustrate different types of fractures and demonstrate the surgical procedures used to affect repairs - detail that can't be conveyed in clinical photographs.
Anatomical organization provides quick access to information on both fractures and other conditions for each region of the body.

NEW! Advances in joint surgeries, specifically the knee, shoulder, and elbow, keep practitioners abreast of the latest technology and best practices.
NEW! Coverage of minimally invasive surgery has been added to the many chapters.
NEW! Advances in imaging (MRI, CT, and radiographs) are included to keep practitioners up to date on the latest technology.
Updates on new fixation technologies include angle stable interlocking nails and locking plate fracture fixation systems.
Updates on common surgeries include triple pelvic osteotomy and total hip replacement
NEW! High-definition clinical photographs have been added to give readers a closer view of various fractures and repair techniques.

Contents:

Part I: 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 in Joint Surgery

Part II: Fractures and Orthopedic Conditions of the Forelimb 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