Bibliothèque de L'IMIST/CNRST

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The latest edition of this pioneering text atlas incorporates all the advances that have taken place in the field over the last decade. Minimally invasive procedures are now established as the method of choice for many applications in equine orthopedic surgery, not only as an aid to diagnosis, but also as an alternative to conventional surgery. The text has been completely revised and massively expanded to reflect the rapid growth of this specialty, and covers many important new applications and techniques. It also features new full-color, high-quality images throughout. Diagnostic and Surgical Arthroscopy in the Horse remains the most comprehensive reference available, providing both authoritative information and practical guidance on all aspects of this important technique. Text written by leading authorities in the field, based on their practical experienceDiscusses choice, use and maintenance of equipmentColour photographs, with correlative radiographs, illustrate common disorders, including new high-quality digital video endoscope imagesSpecially commissioned artwork complements text and photographs, and clearly illustrates local anatomy and key stages of the surgical proceduresExpert advice on complications and how to manage them.

Introduction and Brief Historical ReviewInstrumentationGeneral Technique and Diagnostic ArthroscopyDiagnostic and Surgical Arthroscopy of the Carpal JointDiagnostic and Surgical Arthroscopy of the Metacarpophalangeal and Metatarsophalangeal JointsDiagnostic and Surgical Arthroscopy of the Femoropatellar And Femorotibial JointsDiagnostic and Surgical Arthroscopy of the Tarsocrural (Tibiotarsal) JointDiagnostic And Surgical Arthroscopy of TheScapulohumeral (Shoulder) JointDiagnostic And Surgical Arthroscopy of the Cubital (Elbow) JointDiagnostic And Surgical Arthroscopy of the Coxofemoral (Hip) JointArthroscopic Surgery of the Distal and Proximal Interphalangeal JointsTenoscopyBursoscopyEndoscopic Surgery in the Management of Contamination and Infection of Joints, Tendon Sheaths, and BursaeArthroscopy of the Temporomandibular JointProblems And Complications Of Diagnostic And Surgical ArthroscopyArthroscopic Methods for Cartilage Repair.

Rev. edition of: Diagnostic and surgical arthroscopy in the horse / C. Wayne McIlwraith. 2nd edition 1990.

Includes bibliographical references and index.