Operative techniques are a feature of our manual series and provide a step-by-step illustrated guide to the surgical procedures detailed in the related chapter. Our manuals series includes some 300 operative technique sections and this page provides an A-Z listing of all the manual chapters that contain them. You will need to purchase access to the source chapter to view the full text.
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Conditions affecting the hip, or coxofemoral joint, are common in small animal practice, especially in younger animals where a variety of developmental conditions can be encountered. This chapter covers the clinical anatomy, clinical examination, diagnostic investigations, and management of a range of conditions affecting the hip. Includes Quick Reference Guide to Imaging Techniques by Thomas W. Maddox. Operative Techniques: Craniolateral approach to the hip; Dorsal approach to the hip; Ventral approach to the hip; Hip toggle; Iliofemoral suture; Transarticular pin; Dorsal capsular sling; Femoral head and neck excision.
The humerus lies within the brachium, articulating proximally with the scapular glenoid to form the shoulder joint and distally with the radius and ulna to form the elbow joint. This chapter looks at humeral diaphyseal fractures, fractures of the distal humerus. Operative techniques: Salter-Harris type I and II fractures of the proximal humerus; Salter-Harris type III fractures of the proximal humerus; Medial approach to the humeral diaphysis for bone plate application; Medial approach to the distal humerus for bone plate application; Lateral approach to the humeral diaphysis for bone plate application; Lateral approach to the distal humerus for bone plate application; Lateral condylar fractures; Medial condylar fractures; Intracondylar Y-T fractures; Intramedullary pinning; Pin-plate application; Linear external skeletal fixation of the humerus; Supracondylar humeral fractures; Placement of a medial to lateral transcondylar positional cortical bone screw for humeral intracondylar fissure.
