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An Atlas of Surgical Approaches to the Bones and Joints of the Dog and Cat

Book • Fourth Edition2004

Authors:

Donald L. Piermattei and Kenneth A. Johnson

An Atlas of Surgical Approaches to the Bones and Joints of the Dog and Cat

Book • Fourth Edition2004

 

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Authors:

Donald L. Piermattei and Kenneth A. Johnson

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This well-illustrated atlas provides detailed coverage of the surgical anatomy of the skeletal system of dogs and cats. It's a great learning and teaching tool for small animal sur ... read full description

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    Section I - General Considerations

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    Section II - The Head

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    Section III - The Vertebral Column

    Pages 47-105

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    Section IV - The Scapula and Shoulder Joint

    Pages 107-147

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    Section V - The Forelimb

    Pages 149-275

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    Section VI - The Pelvis and Hip Joint

    Pages 277-327

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    Section VII - The Hindlimb

    Pages 329-391

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    References

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    Index

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This well-illustrated atlas provides detailed coverage of the surgical anatomy of the skeletal system of dogs and cats. It's a great learning and teaching tool for small animal surgery that contains highly detailed and clearly labeled drawings of bones and joints. The comprehensive coverage and vivid detail allow surgeons to explore a variety of approaches to fit each unique clinical situation.

This well-illustrated atlas provides detailed coverage of the surgical anatomy of the skeletal system of dogs and cats. It's a great learning and teaching tool for small animal surgery that contains highly detailed and clearly labeled drawings of bones and joints. The comprehensive coverage and vivid detail allow surgeons to explore a variety of approaches to fit each unique clinical situation.

Key Features

  • Each illustration has been created by an expert artist and conveys substantial clarity, realism, and detail
  • A consistent presentation, with text on left side of the page and illustration plates on right, provides easy access to key material
  • Full pages are dedicated to each plate with descriptive titles and detailed labeling
  • Cross references allow for easy comparison of approaches to the same area or the combination of approaches to treat multiple injuries
  • Each approach has one plate number, no matter how many parts, and thus can be referenced by the plate number rather than by the page number
  • Primary indications are listed for each approach
  • References are organized in one section at the back of the book
  • Anatomic labels have been modified to make each section of a plate independent by making the labels cumulative
  • Contains more than 20 updated illustrations
  • Step-by-step procedure descriptions have been expanded with more detailed coverage of patient positioning, anatomic landmarks, potential dangers, and increasing exposure
  • Features a new section in the introductory chapter on planning for an approach, including 4 new radiographs
  • Each illustration has been created by an expert artist and conveys substantial clarity, realism, and detail
  • A consistent presentation, with text on left side of the page and illustration plates on right, provides easy access to key material
  • Full pages are dedicated to each plate with descriptive titles and detailed labeling
  • Cross references allow for easy comparison of approaches to the same area or the combination of approaches to treat multiple injuries
  • Each approach has one plate number, no matter how many parts, and thus can be referenced by the plate number rather than by the page number
  • Primary indications are listed for each approach
  • References are organized in one section at the back of the book
  • Anatomic labels have been modified to make each section of a plate independent by making the labels cumulative
  • Contains more than 20 updated illustrations
  • Step-by-step procedure descriptions have been expanded with more detailed coverage of patient positioning, anatomic landmarks, potential dangers, and increasing exposure
  • Features a new section in the introductory chapter on planning for an approach, including 4 new radiographs

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ISBN

978-0-7216-8707-0

Language

English

Published

2004

Copyright

Copyright © 2004 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved

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Saunders

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Authors

Donald L. Piermattei

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons

Professor Emeritus Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado

Surgical Consultant VCA Veterinary Specialists of Northern Colorado Loveland, Colorado

Kenneth A. Johnson

Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons

Diplomate,European College of Veterinary Surgeons

Professor of Orthopaedics, Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio