Description
Book SynopsisThe practice of small animal orthopedics has advanced considerably in the 15 years since the publication of the first edition of Self-Assessment Color Review of Small Animal Orthopedics. Diagnostic procedures, instrumentation, implant systems, and surgical techniques have evolved and progressed considerably.
This second edition of a trusted text keeps pace with the rapidly expanding practice of small animal orthopedics while embracing the developing fields of canine sports medicine and rehabilitative medicine. The newly titled Small Animal Orthopedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Disorders: Self-Assessment Color Review, 2nd Edition is designed to facilitate active learning through a new selection of clinical case scenarios along with integrated questions and answers that help readers develop sound decision-making skills.
This illustrative, self-directed educational tool disseminates essential information to veterinary students, in
Trade Review
"…it serves as a quick and concise review for multiple orthopedic and musculoskeletal diseases…"
—Tisha A Harper, DVM, MS, DipACVS-SA, University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine for Doody's Review Service
"This book would be excellent for revision for exams; for veterinary student, advanced practitioner and those just wanting to brush up on their knowledge …No veterinary student (or fully fledged vet) should be without a copy on their shelf."
—Ryan J. T Davis, BVMS, MRCVS
"The book covers all the major feline bone diseases, traumatic injuries and surgeries, with plenty of colour photographs and radiographs. The case-based presentation enables active learning and facilitates use as a revision tool. A reference list (by case number) suggests further reading for those wanting to know more. ... small portable book, useful to those sitting undergraduate and postgraduate examinations in small animal orthopaedics."
—Ellie Marriott, BVSc MANZCVS, MRCVS, in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery
Table of ContentsAgility. Analgesia/anesthesia. Anatomy. Arthrodesis. Arthroscopy. Bone disease. Cranial cruciate ligament disease. Diagnostics. Fracture classification. Fracture complications. Fracture management. Gait analysis. Hip dysplasia. Imaging. Implants and instruments. Joint disease. Limb deformity. Luxations. Miscellaneous. Musculotendinous. Neoplasia. Neurology. Osteochondritis/osteochondrosis. Rehabilitation and therapeutics. Surgical approaches.
