Chapter 45 Orthopedic Coaptation Devices and Small-Animal Prosthetics Sherman O. Canapp, Jr., Derrick M. Campana and Lisa M. Fair Bandages, slings, hobbles, splints, casts, and orthotics are all considered external…
Chapter 64 Tarsus and Metatarsus Stuart Carmichael and William Marshall The tarsus (hock) consists of the tarsal bones and joints between the crus and the metatarsus.20a It is a complex…
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…
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…
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…
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)…
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…
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…
