Designed for veterinary students, small animal practitioners, veterinarians undertaking further surgical training, and those with specific interests in orthopedics, canine sports medicine, and rehabilitative medicine, this book is an illustrative, self-directed educational tool. Part of a series of self-assessment guides designed to facilitate active learning, it presents both selected clinical case scenarios and applied research material. The balance of science, art, and experience gives students and practitioners the insight required to make sound decisions. References are provided for each question, allowing readers the opportunity to delve more deeply into the topic of focus.

The practice of small animal orthopedics has advanced considerably in the 15 years since the publication of the first edition of Self-Assessment Color Review of Small Animal Orthopedics. Diagnostic procedures, instrumentation, implant systems, and surgical techniques have evolved and progressed considerably. This second edition of a trusted text keeps pace with the rapidly expanding practice of small animal orthopedics while embracing the developing fields of canine sports medicine and rehabilitative medicine. The newly titled Small Animal Orthopedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Disorders: Self-Assessment Color Review, 2nd Edition is designed to facilitate active learning through a new selection of clinical case scenarios along with integrated questions and answers that help readers develop sound decision-making skills. This illustrative, self-directed educational tool disseminates essential information to veterinary students, interns, and residents in training as well as small animal practitioners with specific interests in orthopedics, canine sports medicine, and rehabilitative medicine. In response to feedback provided by readers of the original text, references have been provided for each question, allowing readers the opportunity to delve more deeply into the topic of focus. The book includes contributions from an international group of clinicians and investigators. Orthopedic surgeons, radiologists, internists, pathologists, neurologists, and anesthetists as well as veterinarians engaged in rehabilitative medicine have provided their diverse expertise and experience to make this text a comprehensive review of the expanding fields relating to small animal orthopedics.

Designed for quick reference in the clinic examination room, this compact, easy-to-use handbook provides practical guidance on diagnosis and treatment of all musculoskeletal problems seen in dogs and cats. Topic entries are written by the foremost experts on small animal musculoskeletal problems and follow The 5-Minute Consult format that is so popular among busy practitioners. Topics are organized alphabetically so that readers can quickly find the information they need. This timely new resource covers a wide range of canine and feline musculoskeletal conditions, including elbow dysplasia, intervertebral disc disease, and arthritis. A full-color insert of images and illustrations depicting various disorders is also included.

All aspects of orthopedics -- principles, techniques, imaging, medicine, and surgery -- are presented here as case studies in question-and-answer format. Information is enhanced by 280 color and black-and-white photographs and x-rays. Cases appear in random order, reflecting clinical encounters. A detailed systematic index allows speedy access to specific facts.The book is a valuable resource for veterinary students, teachers, and practitioners.

Written by a respected expert in the field, this new addition to the Self-Assessment Color Review series covers clinical oncology of the dog and cat. More than 200 cases appear in random order, just as they would in practice. These cases are presented as self-assessment problems comprising integrated questions, illustrations and detailed explanations designed to educate on the big picture as well as to provide immediate answers.