Brinker, Piermattei and Flo’s Handbook of Small Animal Orthopedic

This handbook covers the diagnosis, etiology, and treatment of conditions affecting the locomotor system in small animals. The 4th edition presents up-to-date information on various types of fractures and methods of fixation, lameness and joint surgery, and musculoskeletal diseases. Other key topics include: acute and chronic bone infections; transplantation, plating, wiring, and pinning techniques; bone grafting; reconstructive joint surgery; and osteochondrosis.

• Clear, concise coverage covers the pathology, diagnostic work-up, surgical indications and planning, surgical approach, surgical techniques, complications, and follow-up recommendations for the most common orthopedic conditions.


• Step-by-step line drawings clearly illustrate different types of fractures and demonstrate the surgical procedures used to affect repairs – detail that can’t be conveyed in clinical photographs.


• Anatomical organization provides quick access to information on both fractures and other conditions for each region of the body.

• NEW! Advances in joint surgeries, specifically the knee, shoulder, and elbow, keep practitioners abreast of the latest technology and best practices.


• NEW! Coverage of minimally invasive surgery has been added to the many chapters.


• NEW! Advances in imaging (MRI, CT, and radiographs) are included to keep practitioners up to date on the latest technology.


• Updates on new fixation technologies include angle stable interlocking nails and locking plate fracture fixation systems.


• Updates on common surgeries include triple pelvic osteotomy and total hip replacement


• NEW! High-definition clinical photographs have been added to give readers a closer view of various fractures and repair techniques.