Brinker, Piermattei and Flo's Handbook of Small Animal Orthopedics and Fracture Repair

Charles E. DeCamp, Professor and Chairperson Emeritus, Michigan State University, Staff Surgeon, Animal Surgical Center of Michigan. Spencer A. Johnston Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons; James and Marjorie Waggoner Professor; Head, Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia. Susan Schaefer, ACVS Founding Fellow - Minimally Invasive Surgery; Professor Emerita, Department of Surgical Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of Wisconsin - Madison.

• Part I: Diagnosis and Treatment of Fractures, Lameness and Joint Disease1. Orthopedic Examination and Diagnostic Tools2. Fractures: Classification, Diagnosis, and Treatment3. Bone Grafting4. Delayed Union and Nonunion5. Treatment of Acute and Chronic Bone Infections6. Arthrology7. Principles of Joint Surgery8. Arthroscopy in Joint SurgeryPart II: Fractures and Orthopedic Conditions of the Forelimb9. Fractures of the Scapula10. The Shoulder Joint11. Fractures of the Humerus12. The Elbow Joint13. Fractures of the Radius and Ulna14. Fractures and Other Orthopedic Conditions of the Carpus, Metacarpus, and PhalangesPart III: Fractures and Orthopedic Conditions of the Hindlimb15. Fractures of the Pelvis16. The Hip Joint17. Fractures of the Femur and Patella18. The Stifle Joint19. Fractures of the Tibia and Fibula20. Fractures and Other Orthopedic Injuries of the Tarsus, Metatarsus, and PhalangesPart IV: Other Fractures and Reconstruction of Bone Deformity21. Fractures and Luxations of the Mandible and Maxilla22. Fractures in Growing Animals23. Correction of Abnormal Bone Growth and HealingPart V: Miscellaneous Conditions of the Musculoskeletal System24. Disease Conditions in Small Animals

Twenty-three years have passed since publication of the first edition of this book and the fourth edition takes advantage of considerable worldwide experience in this field. Many veterinary surgeons already know this comprehensive textbook and have had an opportunity to appreciate its usefulness in daily practice when managing all types of orthopaedic problems.The format of the book is the usual one, as in the previous editions, with a first part dealing with the basic principles of the diagnosis and treatment of fractures, lameness and joint diseases, including fracture classification and all types of implants and systems of fixation. The second part describes the treatment of fractures and orthopaedic conditions of the fore- limb, while the third part considers the hind limb. The fourth part describes the approach to other fractures and to reconstruction of bone deformity, whilst the fifth part deals with miscellaneous conditions of the musculoskeletal system. This edition is considerably enriched by the excellent artwork of F. Dennis Giddings, the artist who first become famous with the milestone book for all orthopaedic surgeons, Piermattei's Atlas of Surgical Approaches to the bones and joints of the dog and cat.The approach to each musculoskeletal condition is very comprehensive, following the original philosophy of Wade Brinker, taking care in the description of the pathology, the diagnostic work-up, surgical indications and planning, surgical approach, surgical techniques, complications and follow-up. For this reason this textbook is very useful to all veterinary surgeons when approaching veterinary orthopaedic and traumatology problems and willing to find the technical solution to any musculoskeletal case they may find in their daily practice.For more experienced surgeons, already used to consult the previous editions, this fourth one will update their knowledge on the most recent diagnostic approaches, such as arthroscopy and the recently developed new techniques such as TPLO, guiding the reader in the choice of new solutions for several orthopaedic conditions. The addition of a new Author, Charles De Champ, is a guarantee for the continuous update of this textbook. Aldo Vezzoni, (I) Med. Vet., SCMPA, Dipl. ECVSFECAVA Vol. 16-2 October 2006