(AVS Advances in Veterinary Surgery) 1st Edition
by Jeffrey N. Peck (Editor), Denis J. Marcellin-Little (Editor)
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.
