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Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE

Emergency spica, meta and back splints of newspaper: an economical way to manage fractures, luxations

June 1, 2009

My experience with using newspaper to make spica, meta and back splints spans more than 30 years.

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE

Surgery STAT: Managing IVDD

May 1, 2009

In last month's column we discussed the pathophysiology of intervertebral disk disease (IVDD). Once IVDD is diagnosed, the clinician must again use the history (onset and course of clinical signs) and the physical exam (neurological status) to formulate the therapeutic plan.

Source: DVM InFocus

Canine hip dysplasia: new trends in diagnosis, treatment and prevention

March 1, 2009

Canine hip dysplasia affects millions of dogs each year. Abnormal development in the dysplastic hip causes damage to the articular cartilage of the joint, resulting in osteoarthritis, severe pain and eventually debilitation.

Source: DVM NEWSMAGAZINE

Limb sparing: Another option for dogs

January 1, 2009

Amputation remains the standard of care to address most primary tumors of the appendicular skeleton. But in certain cases, a limb-sparing surgical procedure may be an option.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Research Updates: Spinal fractures and luxations: Most common causes, most common outcomes

January 1, 2009

The results of this study provide support for various treatment strategies based on clinical presentation, owner finances, and the clinician's competency.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Research Updates: Using a scrotal mesh graft to repair degloving injuries

January 1, 2009

The results of this study provide support for various treatment strategies based on clinical presentation, owner finances, and the clinician's competency.

Source: EQUINE ANESTHESIA

Nerve blocks: Anesthesia of the limbs

December 1, 2008

This article describes anesthesia of the digital nerves, including palmar digital nerve blocks, midpastern ring blocks, abaxial sesamoidean nerve blocks, palmar nerve blocks, high suspensory blocks, nerve blocks proximal to the carpus, and nerve blocks proximal to the tarsus.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Early screening and the role of DARthroplasty as an intervention in young dogs with hip dysplasia

December 1, 2008

For too long, many veterinarians who have diagnosed hip dysplasia in young patients have informed the owners that the consequences will have to be dealt with later in life, when signs of osteoarthritis develop.

Source: EQUINE ANESTHESIA

Nerve blocks: Intraarticular injections

December 1, 2008

This article describes intraarticular coffin blocks, pastern blocks, fetlock blocks, carpal blocks, elbow blocks, bursa blocks, shoulder blocks, tarsal blocks, tibiotarsal blocks, stifle blocks, and coxofemoral blocks.

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