Equine Fracture Repair

By Alan J. Nixon

This new text provides broad coverage of all fractures, descriptions of the surgical approaches, application of implants to specific bones, and fracture repair. It thoroughly defines fracture mechanics and the healing process, emergency transportation, selection of repair methods, instruments and implants, and much more. Predisposing conditions, characteristic fracture patterns and incidences, options for treatment and experiences with selected techniques will make the text an authoritarian volume for practitioners and more experienced equine surgeons to consult for up-to-date information.Many new techniques, approaches and implants are presented for the first time.Chapters are copiously illustrated with extensive line drawings, case photographs, and radiographs depicting diagnostic approaches and management techniques.
Thorough descriptions of potential complications and likely outcomes are based on the contributors' extensive clinical experiences.Coverage is comprehensive, from basic bone science...to treatment of over 20 site-specific fractures...to postoperative considerations.
Each chapter on a specific bone discusses the relevant anatomy, etiology and repair of various fractures.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0721667546
• ISBN13: 9780721667546
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 3.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.5" x 1.0" x 9.0"