PHARMACOLOGY, TOXICOLOGY & THERAPEUTICS
Amputations
Chapter 65 Amputations Bernard Séguin and Joseph P. Weigel Amputation of a limb is performed relatively commonly in small animals. It is performed for a number of reasons: (1) tumor…
Musculoskeletal Neoplasia and Limb-Sparing Surgery
Chapter 72 Musculoskeletal Neoplasia and Limb-Sparing Surgery Sarah Boston Osteosarcoma is the most common primary bone tumor in dogs, accounting for approximately 85% of tumors of the skeleton.21 Appendicular osteosarcoma…
Pericardial Surgery
Chapter 107 Pericardial Surgery Eric Monnet Anatomy The pericardium is a saclike structure that envelopes the heart; root of the aorta and pulmonary artery; and termination of the vena cavae,…
Open Wounds
Chapter 76 Open Wounds Giselle Hosgood Pathophysiology A wound represents a loss in integrity of the skin and underlying tissue. Wound healing is the physiologic process that restores continuity of…
Spinal Fractures and Luxations
Chapter 34 Spinal Fractures and Luxations Michael Weh and Karl Herbert Kraus Fractures and luxations of the spinal column are causes of spinal cord injury in dogs and cats. Depending…
Delayed Unions, Nonunions, and Malunions
Chapter 46 Delayed Unions, Nonunions, and Malunions Karl Herbert Kraus and Benjamin J. Bayer General Causes of Delayed Union, Nonunion, and Malunion Osteosynthesis (healing of bone through surgical intervention with…
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…
