Fractures of the Shoulder
Chapter 102 Fractures of the Shoulder James K. Roush Recognition of shoulder fractures is important to allow acute lameness diagnosis and treatment and to protect normal shoulder joint mobility and…
Fractures and Dislocations of the Spine
Chapter 100 Fractures and Dislocations of the Spine Matthew Palmisano Congenital and acquired diseases of the spine are seen frequently in small animal practice. Early diagnosis and effective treatment are…
Diseases of the Liver and Biliary Tract
Table 71-4 SELECTED HEPATOTOXIC DRUG REACTIONS IN DOGS AND CATS Chapter 71 Diseases of the Liver and Biliary Tract Susan E. Johnson, Robert G. Sherding DIAGNOSTIC STRATEGY FOR LIVER DISEASE…
Fractures of the Femur
Chapter 109 Fractures of the Femur Peter Shires Surgery of the femur usually is performed to repair fractures. Biopsy of tumors or cysts and obtaining samples for bone cultures are…
Selected Skin Graft and Reconstructive Techniques
Chapter 57 Selected Skin Graft and Reconstructive Techniques Stephen J. Birchard, Daniel D. Smeak Large skin wounds can occur (1) from trauma directly to the skin or to its blood…
Luxation, Subluxation, and Shearing Injuries of the Tarsal Joint
Chapter 112 Luxation, Subluxation, and Shearing Injuries of the Tarsal Joint Dennis N. Aron Luxation, subluxation, and shearing injuries of the tarsus involve damage to the supporting ligaments of the…
Fractures and Dislocations of the Carpus
Chapter 106 Fractures and Dislocations of the Carpus Michael P. Kowaleski Injuries to the carpus occur most commonly as a result of trauma, and consist primarily of ligamentous injury resulting…
Fractures of the Tibia and Fibula
Chapter 111 Fractures of the Tibia and Fibula Erick L. Egger Fractures of the tibia and fibula compose a significant proportion (15-20%) of all long bone fractures in small animals….
Diseases of the Cornea and Sclera
Chapter 134 Diseases of the Cornea and Sclera Thomas J. Kern Disorders of the cornea are common in veterinary practice. Acquired corneal disorders such as ulcerative keratitis, melanosis, and pannus…
