Advances in the Canine Cranial Cruciate Ligament (AVS Advances in Veterinary Surgery) 2nd Edition

A Comprehensive Guide to Small Animal Total Joint Replacement

This book provides an up-to-date, comprehensive, and evidence-based examination of total joint replacement in veterinary surgery. It presents a 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.

Key Features

• Evidence-Based: The book presents an evidence-based, multi-system examination of the current state of joint replacement in dogs and cats.
• Comprehensive Coverage: 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.
• Clinical Guidance: It offers guidance on the history, indications, contraindications, clinical procedures, and a review of the current literature for these surgical techniques.
• Potential Complications: Each section incorporates information on potential complications and outcomes assessment.
• Expert Authorship: Written by an international group of experts, this book is an unparalleled repository of information for veterinary surgeons, residents, and practitioners.