Orthopedics
Canine Gait Analysis
New validated objective gait analysis technologies have become available to help veterinarians quantitate characteristics of gait, which can greatly assist in the detection of a subtle lameness as well as response to various treatments.
Orthopedics
Canine Orthopedic Devices
Orthopedic devices can be used to supplement or replace surgical treatment of cranial cruciate ligament (CCL) insufficiency, shoulder injury, carpal and tarsal injury, hip luxation, and limb salvage with prosthetics.
Orthopedics
A Practitioner’s Guide to Fracture Management, Part 3: Selection of Internal Fixation Technique
A discussion of the options for internal fixation of fractures in cats and dogs.
Orthopedics
A Practitioner’s Guide to Fracture Management, Part 2: Selection of Fixation Technique and External Coaptation
A discussion of the selection of fixation technique, along with the specifics of external coaptation, identification of bone healing, and potential complications.
Orthopedics
A Practitioner’s Guide to Fracture Management, Part 1: Diagnosing Fractures and Choosing a Fixation Technique
The factors to consider when selecting an appropriate fixation technique for a fracture, including an understanding of biomechanics and healing.
Orthopedics
Prevalence of Bone Fractures in Dogs and Cats
A discussion of the prevalence of selected bone fractures in dogs and cats presented to Banfield Pet Hospitals in 2014.
Orthopedics
Surgical Correction of Patellar Luxation in Cats
Caleb Hudson, DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS Patellar luxation is a relatively uncommon cause of hindlimb lameness in cats.
Orthopedics
Managing Chronic Pain in Dogs and Cats, Part 2: The Best of the Rest in the Management of Osteoarthritis
Part 2 of a comprehensive look at managing chronic pain in dogs and cats.