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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
