External Fixation in Small Animal Practice

Veterinary external fixation is always evolving with improved techniques, better instruments and fewer complications. For fracture repair in small animals it is one of the most versatile treatments. The cost of equipment is low and general veterinary practitioners can master the techniques.

External Fixation in Small Animal Practice, co-authored by Karl H. Kraus, James P. Toombs and Malcolm Ness is an excellent practical learning guide to the use of linear external fixators in small animal practice.

There are two sections: the first focuses on essential knowledge and technical information that underlies successful treatments and the second is a collection of case studies, which show fracture types and fixator systems available. Treatments are also discussed.

This highly practical volume also features follow-up radiographs that provide visual insight into the normal radiographic appearance of fractures and how they have healed.

Contents
Part  I: The Practice of External Fixation

Basics of external fixation, Deciding when to use external fixation, Preoperative care, Fracture reduction, Placement of pins, The Securos External Fixation system, The IMEX-SK External Fixation system, The Acrylic Pin External Fixator system, Evaluation of postoperative radiographs, Bandaging and aftercare, Recheck examinations, Complications

Part 2: Cast studies
Radius and ulna, Tibia, Humerus, Femur, Transarticular