A Comprehensive Reference for Equine Fractures
This book is a comprehensive, up-to-date reference on fractures in the horse. It is a state-of-the-art text for all involved in equine veterinary medicine, serving as a manual for surgeons, diagnosticians, residents, and interns.
Key Features
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Comprehensive Principles: The first 15 chapters deal with the principles of bone structure and function, the pathophysiology of fractures, fracture epidemiology, diagnostic imaging, acute fracture management, and surgical equipment and repair techniques.
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Clinical Relevance: The book covers all clinically relevant fractures, with each of the 22 chapters describing the relevant anatomy, fracture types, incidence, causation, clinical features, and presentation.
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Acute Fracture Management: It includes information on acute fracture management, pre-operative planning, anesthesia and analgesia, standing fracture repair, and the management of complications.
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Broad Audience: It is an essential manual for surgeons, diagnosticians, residents, and interns, and will also serve as a reference text for veterinary practitioners for managing fractures and suspected fractures in the field.
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Expert Recommendations: The book documents available results and includes author's recommendations throughout.
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