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Record Nr.

UNINA9910841716903321

Autore

Kraus Karl H

Titolo

External fixation in small animal practice [[electronic resource] /] / Karl H. Kraus, James P. Toombs and Malcolm Ness

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Oxford, : Blackwell Science, 2003

ISBN

1-282-29178-5

0-470-75990-9

9786612291784

1-280-28484-6

9786610284849

0-470-70959-6

0-470-76017-6

1-4051-2829-1

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (240 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

ToombsJames P

NessMalcolm

Disciplina

636.089715

Soggetti

Pet medicine

Fractures in animals - Treatment

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

External Fixation in Small Animal Practice; Contents; Introduction; Part I The Practice of External fixation; 1 Basics of External Fixation; 2 Deciding when to Use External Fixation; 3 Preoperative Care; 4 Fracture Reduction; 5 Placement of Pins; 6 The Securos External Fixation System; 7 The IMEX-SK External Fixation System; 8 The Acrylic Pin External Fixator System; 9 Evaluation of Postoperative Radiographs; 10 Bandaging and Aftercare; 11 Recheck Examinations; 12 Complications; Part II Case Studies; Radius/ulna; Tibia; Humerus; Femur; Transarticular; Index

Sommario/riassunto

External fixation is one of the most versatile treatment options for fracture repair in small animals. The advantages include enhancing both the mechanical and biologic environment for optimal fracture healing. Veterinary external fixation is evolving and there are now



improved techniques, better instrumentation and a continuing reduction in the incidence of complications. General veterinary practitioners can master the techniques and equipment costs are low.  This book offers a highly practical guide to the use of linear external fixators in small animal practice. Divided into two