Equine Fracture RepairOffers a long-awaited Second Edition of this comprehensive, state-of-the-art reference for fracture repair in horses The Second Edition of Equine Fracture Repair has been thoroughly revised and updated to present the most current information on fracture repair in horses. Written to be accessible, the text is logically arranged, presenting the most authoritative information on equine fracture repair with explanations of the expected outcomes. The book provides valuable insight as to whether a fracture should be repaired, the degree of difficulty of the procedure, and a wealth of practical information on surgical techniques. This fully revised Second Edition offers a valuable tool for veterinarians making clinical decisions when faced with horse fractures, covering emergency care and splinting, the most current innovative techniques in equine fracture repair, and new implant systems. With contributions from leading experts in the field, the revised edition continues to be the essential reference to the subject. This essential resource:
This revised and updated edition of Equine Fracture Repair continues to provide a comprehensive resource for understanding the most effective and current techniques available for the treatment of fractures in horses. |
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Contents
Fracture Biomechanics | 12 |
General Considerations for Fracture Repair | 35 |
First Aid and Transportation of Equine Fracture Patients | 83 |
Surgical Equipment and Implants for Fracture Repair | 107 |
Principles of Fracture Fixation | 127 |
Application of the Locking Compression Plate LCP | 156 |
Biologic Agents to Enhance Fracture Healing | 173 |
Casting and Transfixation Casting Techniques | 188 |
Fractures of the Carpus | 480 |
Arthrodesis of the Carpus | 515 |
Fractures of the Radius | 527 |
Fractures of the Ulna | 545 |
Fractures of the Humerus | 567 |
Luxation of the Shoulder | 588 |
Fractures of the Scapula | 603 |
Fractures of the Tibia | 648 |
Specific Fractures | 219 |
Fractures of the Navicular Bone | 242 |
Arthrodesis of the Distal Interphalangeal Joint | 257 |
Arthrodesis of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint | 277 |
Fractures of the Proximal Phalanx | 295 |
Fractures and Luxations of the Fetlock | 320 |
Fractures of the Proximal Sesamoid Bones | 341 |
Fractures of the Condyles of the Third Metacarpal and Metatarsal Bones | 378 |
Arthrodesis of the MetacarpoMetatarsophalangeal Joint | 425 |
Third Metacarpal Dorsal Stress Fractures | 452 |
Fractures of the Small Metacarpal and Metatarsal Splint Bones | 465 |
Fractures of the Stifle | 664 |
Fractures of the Femur | 688 |
Luxation and Subluxation of the Coxofemoral Joint | 706 |
Fractures of the Pelvis | 723 |
Fractures of the Head | 770 |
Medical Aspects of Traumatic Brain Injury in Horses | 800 |
Postanesthetic Myopathy | 814 |
Orthopedic Implant Failure | 831 |
Osteomyelitis | 851 |
Stressinduced Laminitis | 874 |