Complications in Canine Cranial Cruciate Ligament Surgery

Filling a gap in the current literature, Complications in Canine Cranial Cruciate Ligament Surgery provides revision
strategies for correcting the complications associated with surgical
repair techniques for cranial cruciate ligament rupture, one of the most
common causes of a hind limb lameness in
dogs. Presenting step-by-step instructions for numerous surgical
correction techniques, this practical guide covers articular,
extra-articular and osteotomy repair techniques as well as non-surgical
management, physical rehabilitation, clinical decision making, and
more.  

The book begins with an overview of cranial cruciate
ligament tear, diagnosis, and treatment goals, followed by a discussion
of methods for minimizing surgical site
infection and complications. Subsequent chapters describe the potential
complications of a particular technique and explain how to identify,
evaluate, and correct the complication. Throughout the book, hundreds of
high-quality clinical photographs show the appearance of complications
and demonstrate each step of the corrective procedure. This
authoritative guide:  

• Provides step-by-step techniques for surgical corrections of common complications 
• Emphasizes surgical decision making and specific strategies for surgical correction 
• Contains revision strategies for identification of intra-operative complications  
• Covers evaluation and identification of post-operative complications 
• Features more than 400 photographs and clinical images   

Part of the state-of-the-art Advances in Veterinary Surgery series, Complications in Canine Cranial Cruciate Ligament Surgery is an invaluable resource for surgical residents, veterinary surgeons, and general practice veterinarians alike.