Veterinarians from across the US review the current theory and practice of joint replacement for companion animals, which has been available for about four decades, but most widely since the 1990s. The topics include the history of joint replacement in veterinary surgery, methods of immediate fixation, revision strategies for total hip replacement, clinical applications of total elbow replacement in dogs, and custom total joint arthroplasty. Well illustrated with drawings, photographs, and radiographs, the goal is to help veterinary surgeons understand the possibilities and procedures. Annotation ©2013 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Advances in Small Animal Total Joint Replacement provides an up-to-date, comprehensive examination of joint replacement in veterinary surgery. Part of the Advances in Veterinary Surgery series copublished with the ACVS Foundation, the book presents an evidence-based, multi-system examination of the current state of hip, knee, and elbow replacement in dogs and cats, including information on biomechanics and biomaterials not found in other sources. Written by an international group of experts, the book offers guidance on the history, indications, contraindications, clinical procedures, and a review of the current literature for these surgical techniques.
Focusing on replacement of the hip, knee, and elbow, the book also covers disc, shoulder, carpus, and tarsus replacement, as well as information on the development of custom prostheses. Each section incorporates information on potential complications and outcomes assessment. Advances in Small Animal Total Joint Replacement is an unparalleled repository of information for veterinary surgeons, residents, and practitioners with an interest in these procedures.
