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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.

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: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Practical Matters: Use comparison radiographs when identifying orthopedic lesions in young dogs

November 1, 2008

A useful protocol for practitioners who review their own films or send them to a specialist is to routinely obtain orthogonal views of the affected and normal bones.

Source: VETERINARY MEDICINE

Osteoarthritis in cats: What we now know

November 1, 2008

It appears to be more common than previously thought and could be a major cause of discomfort in senior cats.

Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS

Nonsurgical management of osteoarthritis and pain (Proceedings)

October 1, 2008

Degenerative joint disease or osteoarthritis is typically a progressive disorder that affects diarthrodial joints.

Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS

Canine rehabilitation (Proceedings)

October 1, 2008

Rehabilitation can be defined as restoration following disease, illness, or injury, of ability to function in a normal or near normal manner.

Source: CVC PROCEEDINGS

Cranial cruciate ligament disease in the dog (Proceedings)

October 1, 2008

The most common cause of lameness on dogs in North America is partial or complete rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament.

Source: ELSEVIER

Conservative management of hip dysplasia compared to pubic symphysiodesis

October 1, 2008

Canine hip dysplasia (CHD) is the most common orthopedic disorder unrelated to trauma in young dogs.

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