Small Animal Orthopaedics. The Forelimb

The text is structured into four primary sections, beginning with fundamental arthrology, including diagnostic and therapeutic techniques such as arthroscopy and arthrocentesis. It covers common diseases like septic arthritis and osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) before transitioning into joint-specific parts focused on the shoulder, elbow, and carpus. The manual details a range of procedures, from routine management of joint luxation and arthrodesis to specialized interventions like synthetic osteochondral resurfacing (using SynACART implants) and medial compartment disease treatment (via canine unicompartmental elbow replacement). Each surgical technique is presented with a consistent format: introduction, indications, preoperative planning, surgical procedure, postoperative care, prognosis, and potential complications. To support clinical application, the text is supplemented by high-quality photographs, detailed illustrations, and instructional videos accessible via QR codes.

The book is organized into four primary parts: the first focuses on the fundamentals of arthrology and general techniques, followed by three subsequent parts dedicated to the surgical treatment of conditions affecting the shoulder, elbow, and carpal joints respectively.