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BRINKER, PIERMATTEI AND FLO'S HANDBOOK OF SMALL ANIMAL ORTHOPEDICS AND FRACTURE REPAIR
Brinker, Piermattei and Flo's Handbook of Small Animal Orthopedics and Fracture Repair
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Fourth Edition

By
Donald 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 Flo, DMV, MS, Associate Professor, Department of Small Animal Medical & Surgical, Michigan State University, College of Veterinary Medicine, East Lansing, MI
Charles DeCamp, DVM, Michigan State University, Veterinary Medical Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, East Lansing, MI

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.

Contents


Part I – General Principles of Diagnosis and Treatment of Fractures, Lameness, and Joint Disease


1. Orthopedic Examination and Diagnostic Tools

2. Fractures: Classification, Diagnosis, and Treatment

3. Bone Grafting

4. Delayed Union and Nonunion

5. Treatment of Acute and Chronic Bone Infections

6. Arthrology

7. Principles of Joint Surgery

8. Arthroscopy



Part II – Fractures and Orthopedic Conditions


9. Fractures of the Scapula

10. The Shoulder Joint

11. Fractures of the Humerus

12. The Elbow Joint

13. Fractures of the Radius and Ulna

14. Fractures and Other Orthopedic Conditions of the Carpus, Metacarpus, and Phalanges



Part III – Fractures and Orthopedic Conditions of the Hindlimb


15. Fractures of the Pelvis

16. The Hip Joint

17. Fractures of the Femur and Patella

18. The Stifle Joint

19. Fractures of the Tibia and Fibula

20. Fractures and Other Orthopedic Injuries of the Tarsus, Metatarsus, and Phalanges



Part IV – Other Fractures and Reconstruction of Bone Deformity


21. Fractures and Luxations of the Mandible and Maxilla

22. Fractures in Growing Animals

23. Correction of Abnormal Bone Growth and Healing



Part V – Miscellaneous Conditions of the Musculoskeletal System


24. Disease Conditions in Small Animals


Bibliographic details
Paperback, 832 pages, publication date: FEB-2006
ISBN-13: 978-0-7216-9214-2
ISBN-10: 0-7216-9214-1
Imprint: SAUNDERS


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Last update: 10 Sep 2009
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