Biomarkers in Clinical Medicine
Chapter 3 Biomarkers in Clinical Medicine Elaine R. Garvican, Alexander J. German, and John F. Innes Biologic markers (biomarkers) aim to provide information on the physiologic or pathologic status of…
Muscle and Tendon Disorders
Chapter 70 Muscle and Tendon Disorders Stuart Carmichael and William Marshall Muscle and tendon disorders in animals present a unique challenge in veterinary practice. Until recently, muscle disorders could be…
Lumbosacral Spine
Chapter 33 Lumbosacral Spine Otto I. Lanz and John H. Rossmeisl, Jr. Anatomy and Pathophysiology of Lumbosacral Disease Anatomy Cauda equina syndrome is a collective term used to describe the…
Fracture Biology and Biomechanics
Chapter 41 Fracture Biology and Biomechanics Alan R. Cross Bone Structure Bone is a remarkably complex tissue. Although unique features are noted among species, bone broadly conserves its general structure…
Coxofemoral Luxation
Chapter 58 Coxofemoral Luxation Jennifer L. Wardlaw and Ron McLaughlin Anatomy The coxofemoral joint is a diarthrodial articulation between the femoral head and acetabulum. The ball-and-socket configuration provides stability while…
Anesthesia Principles and Monitoring
Chapter 23 Anesthesia Principles and Monitoring Benjamin M. Brainard and Erik H. Hofmeister Anesthesia Principles and Monitoring Command of the pharmacologic principles of uptake and distribution is essential for understanding…
Diaphragmatic Hernias
Chapter 85 Diaphragmatic Hernias Geraldine B. Hunt and Kenneth A. Johnson Anatomy The diaphragm is a musculotendinous partition that separates the abdominal and thoracic organs, assists in ventilation, and has…
Medical Conditions of the Nervous System
Chapter 30 Medical Conditions of the Nervous System Scott J. Schatzberg and Peter P. Nghiem The past decade has been marked by a dramatic increase in the availability of advanced…
Osteochondrosis
Chapter 73 Osteochondrosis Gert J. Breur and Nicolaas E. Lambrechts Definition and Classification Osteochondrosis is a term used to indicate a common developmental condition of growth cartilages in skeletally immature…
Surgical Modalities: Laser, Radiofrequency, Ultrasonic, and Electrosurgery
Chapter 16 Surgical Modalities Laser, Radiofrequency, Ultrasonic, and Electrosurgery Jill E. Sackman Energy is a fundamental tool of modern surgery. Transduction of energy can take many forms; however, most energy-based…
