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

• Record Nr.: UNINA9911019297403321
• Autore: Kraus Karl H
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: Oxford, : Blackwell Science, 2003
• ISBN: 9786612291784; 9786610284849; 9781282291782; 1282291785; 9780470759905; 0470759909; 9781280284847; 1280284846; 9780470709597; 0470709596; 9780470760178; 0470760176; 9781405128292; 1405128291
• 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