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Welcome to the OrthoVetSuperSite November 2008 Edition

OrthoVetSuperSite August 2008 Edition

Dear Colleagues, OrthoVetSuperSite is updated with this November 2008 edition.

The aims of the website are to promote online update and exchange of information among the veterinary orthopaedic community, to promote ESVOT activities and to i...

Factors affecting outcome ef extensor tendon lacerations in the distal limg of horses

V.C.O.T. Veterinary and Comparative Orthopaedics and Traumatology - Full Papers

Download the Full Abstract - PDF Distal limb lacerations are common injuries in horses, with a better prognosis reported for extensor tendons lacerations comparted to flexor tendons lacerations. The object of the present study was to determine the influence of type and location of injury, modalities af treatment and post surgical complications on the outcome of extensor tendon lacerations. The medical records of 156 horses surgically treated for extensor tendon lacerations over a 10-year period were analysed retrospectively.

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Cases of the Month

November 2008, Small Animal Case 1

Clinical history

An older mixed breed dog had been treated for lameness in the pelvic limbs for several years. The pain was increasing and now the dog was being considered for a total hip replacement. Radiographs were made of the pelvis prior to surgery.

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November 2008, Large Animals Case 1

Clinical history

A 14 year old Arabian gelding presented with an injury adjacent to the head of the left 4th metatarsal bone. The age of the injury was not known, but healing of the soft tissues was incomplete with a moist skin lesion at the time of examination. A radiographic series of the metatarsal region was made. Examine the radiographs and make a diagnosis. (Note the enlargemen...

Esvot Official Journal

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Interview Small Animals

Interview with: Dr. Randy Acker

Randy AckerDr. Randy Acker
Associate Professor, Orthopedics

Received his education at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. After graduation in 1979 he moved to Sun Valley, Idaho and joined a mixed animal practice.

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OrthoVet Books

Cover AO Principles of equine osteosynthesis

AO Principles of equine osteosynthesis

The CD-ROM gives you easy access to the full AO ASIF Knowledge Base. With simple mouseclicks you can...

Cover External Fixation in Small Animal Practice

External Fixation in Small Animal Practice

External fixation is one of the most versatile treatment options for fracture repair in small animal...

Cover Practical guide to lameness in horses

Practical guide to lameness in horses

Along with Dr. Stashak, an internationally recognized veterinarian, the book is co-authored by a lea...

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