Equine Surgery

Here's the completely updated and revised 2nd Edition of this definitive guide to the surgical management of diseases, disorders and traumatic injuries in all equine organ systems. Over 65 world-renowned experts detail basic techniques, clarify difficult procedures, and describe potential surgical pitfalls. Includes a complete reorganization of the musculoskeletal section to highlight new techniques and information in equine orthopedics. What's more, over 390 skillfully executed illustrations clarify key nuances of surgical techniques.

All chapters have been thoroughly updated to reflect the latest knowledge, procedures, and technologyincluding new advances in sports medicine, orthopedic fixation, and laser surgery.

The section on the musculoskeletal system has been reorganized and revised to reflect the abundance of new techniques and new information available on equine orthopedics.

The book has been dramatically reorganized and condensed in order to encompass the entire scope of equine surgery in a manageable, easy-to-consult fashion.

A section on the principles of equine surgery explores instrument selection, surgical materials needed for the treatment of systemic disorders, management of shock and blood loss, and more.

Discussions of each body system consistently examine anatomy, physiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, postoperative care, and prognosis.

Step-by-step descriptions of surgical procedures are accompanied by over 750 skillfully executed illustrations that clarify key nuances of technique.