{"product_id":"fractures-in-the-horse-9781119431770","title":"Fractures in the Horse","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFractures in the Horse\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive contemporaneous reference on the subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe first 15 chapters deal with principles such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eBone structure and function, physiological aspects of adaptation, stress protection and ultrastructural morphology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe pathophysiology of fractures, including material features of bone failure, modes of fracture, loading characteristics, stress and strain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFracture epidemiology including geographic, discipline and horse level incidence, risk factors and variants and predictability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDiagnostic imaging including radiography, ultrasonography, scintigraphy, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography and positron emission tomography.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAcute fracture management, pre-operative planning, anaesthesia and analgesia, standing fracture repair and management of complications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSurgical equipment and repair techniques, external coaptation and rehabilitation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe following 22 chapters cover all clinically relevant fractures. Each describes the relevant anatomy, fracture types, incidence and causation, clinical features and presentation, imaging and diagnosis, acute fracture management, treatment options and techniques, and documents available results. Author’s recommendations are made throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFractures in the Horse\u003c\/i\u003e represents a state-of-the-art text for all involved in equine veterinary medicine. It is a manual for surgeons, diagnosticians, residents and interns. It will serve as a reference text for veterinary practitioners for managing fractures and suspected fractures in the field, advising clients and decision making. Individual chapters will also be relevant to anaesthetists, surgery and imaging personnel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854538592492,"sku":"9781119431770","price":432.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781119431770.jpg?v=1759246062","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/fractures-in-the-horse-9781119431770","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}