Textbook of Veterinary Orthopaedic Surgery

Veterinary Orthopaedic Surgery

This comprehensive textbook covers the principles and techniques of veterinary orthopaedic surgery, with a strong focus on fracture management and fixation in small and large animals. It explains bone structure, fracture healing, emergency care, anesthesia, implants, and both external and internal fixation methods. The book also addresses complex fractures, bone grafts, complications, joint and tendon disorders, and rehabilitation. It is a useful reference for veterinary students, practitioners, and researchers.

Key Features:

• Covers fundamental principles of veterinary orthopaedic surgery
• Explains fracture types, bone healing, and fracture management
• Describes advanced osteosynthesis and fracture fixation techniques
• Covers external, internal, and external skeletal fixation methods
• Includes detailed sketches and photographs of surgical techniques
• Addresses fracture management in small and large animal patients
• Covers fixation of young, osteoporotic, and avian bones
• Discusses open fractures, bone grafts, scaffolds, and complications
• Covers joint luxations, arthritis, tendon and ligament injuries, and bone tumors
• Includes physiotherapy and rehabilitation techniques for orthopedic patients