Brinker, Piermattei, and Flo's Handbook of Small Animal Orthopedics and Fracture Repair - Grand Format

Stay ahead of the rising demand for orthopedic surgery in veterinary practice with the most trusted handbook for small animal orthopedics. As with previous editions, this comprehensive handbook provides a clear and consistent description of the most common orthopedic conditions along with the pathology, diagnostic work-up, surgical indications and planning, surgical approach, surgical techniques, complications, and follow-up recommendations that accompany them.
This new edition also includes the latest information on fractures, musculoskeletal diseases, and advances in methods of fixation, lameness, and joint surgery. Not only will readers get access to routinely used orthopedic treatments such as plating, wiring, and pinning techniques, this handbook also discusses more complex modalities such as minimally invasive surgery and angle-stable fixation systems with the newest information on interlocking nail and locking plate technologies.
With this unrivaled reference, readers will have the expert guidance needed to successfully diagnose and treat nearly any musculoskeletal case encountered in dailypractice. This handbook contains all the information you need to successfully understand, diagnose, and treat a variety of orthopedic conditions ! New ! Information dedicated to minimally invasive surgery, including arthroscopy and fracture repair.
New ! Updates on fixation technologies, including angle-stable interlocking nails and locking plate fracture fixation systems. Updates on common surgeries, including cruciate surgery, triple pelvic osteotomy, and total hip replacement. New ! Advances in diagnostic imaging techniques, including MRI, CT, and radiographs. Anatomical organization to provide quick access to information. Step-by-step line drawings to clearly illustrate different types of fractures and demonstrate the surgical procedures used to effect repairs.