Diagnostic and Surgical Arthroscopy in the Horse

Minimally invasive procedures are established as the method of choice for many applications in equine orthopaedic surgery, not only as an aid to diagnosis, but also as an alternative to conventional surgery. This text covers important applications and techniques and features colour images including digital video.

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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 orthopaedic 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. This latest edition also features new, full colour, high resolution images throughout, including digital video. It remains the most comprehensive reference available, yet still retains the established text-atlas format, and continues to provide readers with both authoritative comment and practical guidance on all aspects of this important technique.

Text written by leading authorities in the field, based on their practical experience
Discusses choice, use and maintenance of equipment
Colour photographs, with correlative radiographs, illustrate common disorders, including new high-quality digital video endoscope images
Specially commissioned artwork complements text and photographs, and clearly illustrates local anatomy and key stages of the surgical procedures
Expert advice on complications and how to manage them



Completely rewritten and expanded text reviews all the recent advances in this fast-moving field
Now full-colour throughout, with new high resolution images from video endoscopes
Seven entirely new chapters focusing on specific joints, including the Pastern, Hip, Elbow and Coffin joints
New chapter on Tenscopy
New chapter on Bursoscopy
New chapter on arthroscopic methods for bone remodelling, and cartilage repair
Updated discussion of new technology, including digital image capture and storage
Extended discussions of problems and complications incorporate most recent research findings and long term follow up of documented clinical cases