Carpus, Metacarpus, and Digits
Chapter 56 Carpus, Metacarpus, and Digits Amy S. Kapatkin, Tanya Garcia-Nolen and Kei Hayashi The manus of the canine thoracic limb consists of the carpus, metacarpal bones, phalanges, and associated…
Instrument and Tissue Handling Techniques
Chapter 18 Instrument and Tissue Handling Techniques Harry W. Boothe A very desirable attribute of a good surgeon is a sense of fluency that is achieved by being familiar with…
Emergency Ophthalmic Surgery
Chapter 125 Emergency Ophthalmic Surgery Daniel A. Ward Ophthalmic surgery often requires advanced training and special instrumentation. In some situations, however, referral may not be an option. This chapter covers…
Penis and Prepuce
Chapter 112 Penis and Prepuce Harry W. Boothe Anatomy Penis The penis is composed of three principal divisions: the root, body, and distal portion (Figure 112-1). The root (Figure 112-2)…
Salivary Glands
Chapter 88 Salivary Glands Matthew J. Ritter and Bryden J. Stanley Anatomy The salivary glands in dogs and cats are categorized as major or minor, depending on their size and…
Surgical Therapy of Canine Hip Dysplasia
Chapter 60 Surgical Therapy of Canine Hip Dysplasia James K. Roush Anatomy The canine pelvis is composed of the paired os coxae (or hip bone), the sacrum, and the first…
Fractures of the Pelvis
Chapter 57 Fractures of the Pelvis Charles E. DeCamp Fractures of the pelvis are common in companion animals, constituting 16% of all fractures in dogs and 25% of all fractures…
Primary Wound Closure
Chapter 75 Primary Wound Closure Maria A. Fahie “Surgeons should be able to create and close a wound based on sound scientific principles rather than simply “doing what I always…
