Fracture Management for the Small Animal Practitioner zeigt praktische Strategien und hilfreiche Ansätze für die Behandlung von Frakturen bei Hunden und Katzen. - Vermittelt alles Wissenswerte, um die häufigsten Frakturen bei Hunden und Katzen erfolgreich zu behandeln. - Enthält klinische Tipps erfahrener Chirurgen. - Bietet eine Fülle an Farbfotos zu den verschiedenen Techniken.
Fracture Management for the Small Animal Practitioner zeigt praktische Strategien und hilfreiche Ansätze für die Behandlung von Frakturen bei Hunden und Katzen.
- Vermittelt alles Wissenswerte, um die häufigsten Frakturen bei Hunden und Katzen erfolgreich zu behandeln. - Enthält klinische Tipps erfahrener Chirurgen. - Bietet eine Fülle an Farbfotos zu den verschiedenen Techniken.
The Editor Anne M. Sylvestre DVM, DVSc, CCRP, Diplomate ACVS/ECVS has recently retired from referral practice in Oakville, Ontario and now focuses her time on offering continuing education for small animal practitioners.
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List of Contributors xv
Preface xvii
Section 1 General Information 1
1 Fracture Identification 3 Anne M. Sylvestre
1.1 Number of Fragments 3
1.2 Fracture Configuration 3
1.3 Location on the Bone 7
1.4 Salter- Harris Fractures 7
2 Open Fractures 9 Anne M. Sylvestre
2.1 First Degree 9
2.2 Second Degree 9
2.3 Third Degree 9
Reference 10
3 Patient Management 11 Anne M. Sylvestre
3.1 The Patient 11
3.1.1 Upon Admission 11
3.1.2 Immediate Postoperative Care 11
3.1.3 Upon Discharge From Hospital 11
3.1.4 Outside and Walks 12
3.1.5 Follow-up Radiographs and Healing Times 13
3.1.6 Implant Removal 13
3.2 The Owner 14
3.2.1 Slippery Floors 14
3.2.2 Stairs 15
3.2.3 No Jumping 15
3.2.4 Common Stressors 15
3.2.5 Crates 15
3.2.6 Icing 15
3.2.7 Gentle Passive Range of Motion (PROM) 16
3.2.8 Urination and Bowel Movements 16
3.2.9 Food and Water 16
3.2.10 Cats 17
3.3 Managing Osteoarthritis (OA) 17
References 17
4 Bandages and Splints 19 Jennifer White and Anne M. Sylvestre
4.1 The Bandage 19
4.1.1 Layers of a Bandage 19
4.1.2 Creating the Bandage 19
4.2 Forelimb 27
4.2.1 Velpeau Sling 27
4.2.2 Spica Bandage 30
4.2.3 Antebrachial Bandages 31
4.2.4 Bandages for a Manus 37
4.2.5 Carpal Flexion Sling 37
4.3 Hind Limb 39
4.3.1 Ehmer Sling 39
4.3.2 Robert Jones Bandage 39
4.3.3 Crural and Tarsal Bandages 39
4.3.4 Bandages for a Pes 47
4.3.5 Robinson and 90-90 Slings 47
4.4 Bandage Care 47
4.4.1 Home Care Instructions 47
4.4.2 Bandage Changes 50
4.4.3 Bandage/Splint Complications 50
Reference 60
Section 2 The Forequarter 61
5 Mandible and Maxilla 63 Teresa Jacobson
5.1 Mandibular Fractures 63
5.1.1 Mandibular Symphyseal Separation 63
5.1.2 Rostral Mandibular Fractures 63
5.1.3 Fracture at the Level of the Mandibular First Molar 64
5.1.4 Temporomandibular Luxation 65
5.1.5 Other Mandibular Fractures 68
5.2 Maxillary Fractures 68
5.2.1 Fracture and/or Avulsion of the Incisive Bone 68
5.2.2 Fractures of the Maxillary Bone 68
5.3 Managing Expectations 68
5.4 Alternatives When the Treatment of Choice is Not an Option 68
5.5 Potential Complications of Maxillofacial Fracture Repair 69
References 74
6 Scapula 75 Anne M. Sylvestre
6.1 Fractures 75
6.1.1 Fractures Through the Body and Spine of the Scapula 75
6.1.2 Acromion Fractures 76
6.1.3 Fractures of the Neck of the Scapula 76
6.2 Managing Expectations with Recommended Treatments 78
6.3 Alternatives When Treatment of Choice is Not an Option 78
References 79
7 Shoulder Joint 81 Anne M. Sylvestre
7.1 Fractures and Luxations 82
7.1.1 Avulsion of the Supraglenoid Tuberosity 82
7.1.2 T or Y Fractures of the Scapular Neck and Glenoid Rim 82
7.1.3 Other Fractures Involving the Shoulder Joint 82
7.1.4 Medial Luxations 82
7.1.5 Lateral Luxations 84
7.2 Managing Expectations with Recommended Treatments 84
7.3 Alternatives When Treatment of Choice is Not an Option 86
