Equine Fracture Repair

I. Introduction. Bone Structure and the Response of Bone to Stress. Fracture Biomechanics. Fracture Healing and Its Noninvasive Assessment. General Considerations in Selecting Cases for Fracture Patients. First Aid and Transportation of Equine Fracture Patients. Perioperative Considerations. Surgical Equipment and Implants for Fracture Repair. Principles of Fracture Fixation. Bone Grafts and Bone Substitutes. Novel Biological Agents to Enhance Fracture Healing. Casting Techniques. Ii. Specific Fractures. Fractures of the Proximal Phalanx. Fractures of the Middle Phalanx. Fractures of the Distal Phalanx. Fetlock Fractures and Luxations. Fractures of the Proximal Sesamoid Bones. Metacarpophalangeal/Metatarsophalangeal Breakdown Injuries. Metacarpal/Metatarsal Iii Fractures. Metacarpal Stress Fractures. Fractures of the Small Metacarpal/Metatarsal. Fractures of the Carpus. Fractures of the Radius. Fractures of the Ulna. Fractures of the Humerus. Fractures of the Scapula. Fractures and Luxations of the Hock. Fractures of the Tibia. Fractures of the Femur and Patella Bramlage. Pelvic Fracture and Coxo-Femoral Luxation. Fractures of the Vertebrae. Fractures of the Cranium. Fractures of the Mandible & Maxilla. Iii. Postoperative Aspects of Fracture Repair. Anesthetic Recovery Systems. Postanesthetic Myositis and Neuropathy. Orthopedic Implant Failure. Delayed Union/Nonunion/Malunion. Osteomyelitis. Stress Laminitis and Contracture Deformities. Stress Laminitis and Contracture Deformities. Advances in Pain Control in Fracture Patients.