Surgery

We all know orthopedic surgery and fracture repair is sexy, but does that mean you should be performing it? Veterinary surgeon Dr. David Dycus addresses this question, and more.For the average general practitioner, performing complex fracture repairs lives in the realm of referrals. Whether you repair or refer, there are important rules and new techniques that David Dycus, DVM, MS, CCRP, DACVS (small animal), wants you to know.Fracture repair is NOT typically an emergency surgery

There are lessons for all veterinary practices in deciphering the cause of inadequate anesthetic depth in routine procedures. Here is a step-wise guide on what to consider as you perform your root-cause analysis.

Company seeks to place the synthetic cadavers in all accredited veterinary schools worldwide through crowdfunding campaign.

A pioneering Texas A&M team hopes the successful cataract surgery will serve as a model for future procedures on elderly penguins.

A team from UC Davis helps a border collie recover after her skull was dislocated from her spine.

Colorado State veterinarians save a miniature horse from with a foam-lined ski boot with bike-tire treads.

This case report describes the clinical signs and surgical treatment of an unusual hiatal hernia in a Chinese Shar-Pei.

Painful and debilitating for patients, expensive versus less effective repair options for clients, WAY too many recommended surgical approaches for you. Are you limping toward the best plan?

No, there is no cookie-cutter method to treating this injury in dogs. But here are a few pointers to make your decision process a little easier.

Practical pointers from a hands-on course on performing common gastrointestinal surgeries.

Under the right circumstances, you can skip general anesthesia and remove a neoplastic, traumatized or severely infected eye right in the field.

You can appeal to fun, style and client satisfaction everywhere else in your hospital design. The surgery suite is where you keep it real ... real CLEAN.

Dont just scrape by with your wound care practices. Heres the latest on promoting healthy tissue.

The veterinary team at UC Davis implanted an artificial ureter-the first such procedure in a kitten.

Vanquish the 3 most common pain management mistakes made in veterinary patients undergoing surgery.

That ET tube is going down the patients hatch, so disinfect it like crazy. Here are five cleaning methods going head-to-head in fighting strep and Bordetella in a new study.

From cats chasing laser pointers to easing the pain of osteoarthritis, no one can deny that lasers are becoming widely accepted. If you are considering adding this modality to your treatment offerings, were shining a spotlight on this cutting edge remedy with the help of Jennifer Wardlaw, DVM, MS, DACVS-SA.

Less pain and a quicker recovery than a traditional laparotomy. Your veterinary patients will thank you, or at least give you a tail wag.

Veterinary surgeon Dr. Jennifer Wardlaw reveals her top nightmare scenarios in the surgical suite.

The pioneering technique from UC Davis keeps ducts permanently unobstructed.

Which dogs are most at-risk and preventive measures you and your veterinary clients can be taking.

Three concerns to be on the look out for in your veterinary patients and how to treat them.

Save a life! Share these videos with your clients with dogs at-risk for GDV.

Iowa State University veterinary surgeon uses a new technique in which the prosthetics are inserted directly into the cat's femurs.

You don't have to go out on a limb to minimize stress during orthopedic exams.

Dr. Dean Richardson looks back at a veterinary career continuously on the leading edge of equine orthopedic surgery.

A step-by-step surgical guide, tips to optimize results, and revision techniques, just in case.

Veterinary orthopedist Randy Boudrieau takes a page from human medicine using titanium plates narrower than a pencil to repair fractured facial bones.

It can be difficult to differentiate between these two orthopedic problems. Luckily, the sit test, among other diagnostic evaluations, can help.

Trying to determine whether a patient has hip dysplasia or a cranial cruciate ligament tear? Here's why sedation may be called for.