This comprehensive veterinary handbook offers in-depth knowledge and practical guidance for managing musculoskeletal conditions in small animals. Authored by Gary M. Braker, David V. Piermattei, and G.B. Hohn, the book empowers practitioners to successfully diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of orthopedic issues.

Key strengths:

• Up-to-date coverage: Addresses the latest advancements in diagnosis, treatment, and surgical techniques.
• Comprehensive scope: Covers all major orthopedic conditions in small animals, including fractures, joint diseases, bone infections, and more.
• Practical focus: Provides detailed instructions on surgical and non-surgical interventions, including step-by-step procedures with illustrations.
• User-friendly format: Features clear explanations, tables, figures, and clinical photographs for easy reference.
• Targeted guidance: Includes specific considerations for dogs, cats, and other small animals.

Content overview:

• General principles: Discusses fundamentals like orthopedic examination, radiographic interpretation, fracture classification, pain management, and anesthesia.
• Forelimb: Covers fractures, luxations, joint diseases, and other conditions affecting the shoulder, elbow, carpus, and digits.
• Hindlimb: Examines fractures, luxations, joint diseases, and other conditions affecting the pelvis, hip, stifle, tarsus, and digits.
• Axial skeleton: Addresses fractures, luxations, and other conditions affecting the spine, ribs, and skull.
• Arthrology and soft tissue: Discusses joint surgery, soft tissue injuries, and other specialized topics.

New in this edition:

• Emerging techniques: Covers minimally invasive surgery and fracture repair in exotic pets.
• Advanced topics: Provides expanded information on joint replacement surgery and regenerative medicine.
• Enhanced visuals: Features improved illustrations and clinical photographs for better understanding.
• Cutting-edge advancements: Highlights advances in joint surgeries (knee, shoulder, elbow), minimally invasive procedures, and imaging technologies (MRI, CT, radiographs).
• Updated fixation methods: Includes new information on angle stable interlocking nails and locking plate fracture fixation systems.
• Surgical updates: Discusses recent developments in triple pelvic osteotomy and total hip replacement.
• High-definition visuals: Offers a closer look at various fractures and repair techniques through new clinical photographs.