Book Description
This handbook covers the diagnosis, etiology, and treatment of conditions affecting the locomotor system in small animals. The 4th edition presents up-to-date information on various types of fractures and methods of fixation, lameness and joint surgery, and musculoskeletal diseases. Other key topics include: acute and chronic bone infections; transplantation, plating, wiring, and pinning techniques; bone grafting; reconstructive joint surgery; and osteochondrosis. * Content is organized anatomically for quick access to information on both fractures and other conditions for each region of the body. * Step-by-step line drawings clearly illustrate different types of fractures and procedures. * Provides clear, concise coverage of the most common orthopedic conditions.
About the author
Donald L. Piermattei, DVM, PhD, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons, Professor Emeritus, Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO; Gretchen L. Flo, DMV, MS, Associate Professor, Department of Small Animal Medical & Surgical, Michigan State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, East Lansing, MI; and Charles E. DeCamp, DVM, Michigan State University, Veterinary Medical Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, East Lansing, Michigan
