Surgery

Since rabbits are a highly sensitive prey species, a very conscientious effort needs to be made to reduce stress, pain and any other factors that could be a detriment to their health in the peri-operative period.

Anesthesia is most easily performed by intravenous infiltration of lidocaine distal to a tourniquet on the metatarsus or metacarpus. Lidocaine without epinephrine, 20 to 30 ml, is infused using a butterfly catheter (19 g, 15 to 25 cm).

The diagnosis of hip dysplasia is commonly practiced but in my opinion is frequently misunderstood.

Hernia refers to the abnormal protrusion of an organ or tissue through a normal or abnormal opening in the abdominal muscles or in the diaphragm.

It is important not to forget that the ear can be an indicator of other systemic problems, for example, hypothyroidism, generalized dermatitis, eczema, etc. Therefore remain alert of other problems when diseases of the ear are seen.

Reptile surgery can be very complicated. Luckily in this day and age of reptile medicine, we are afforded several options for anesthetic as well as surgical techniques.

Use a systematic approach to ensure that you do not miss any problems. In general I use an eight step approach to the orthopedic examination.

Lacerations to the stallion's penis typically occur when a stallion attempts to breed a mare across a fence, from the mare's tail hair or breeding stitch during coitus, or from improperly fitted stallion rings.

The goal of nonsurgical and/or surgical management of the developmental abnormalities of the elbow is to slow the progression OA in the joint and reduce lameness in the patient.

Certainly hip replacement has the longest history, and the best prognosis, but it is important to note that elbow replacement has now been available for a decade and knee replacement for nearly a year.

These hernias differ from other hernias in that the displaced organs are not usually within a peritoneal sac.

Common indications for surgery of the equine ovary include ovarian mass, tumor, ovarian hematoma, ovarian abscess, ovarian cyst, and bilateral ovariectomy.

Rehabilitation can be defined as restoration following disease, illness, or injury, of ability to function in a normal or near normal manner.

The upper airway distress syndrome is composed of three individual conditions that cause animals to have moderate to severe inspiratory dyspnea.

Degenerative joint disease or osteoarthritis is typically a progressive disorder that affects diarthrodial joints.

The most common cause of lameness on dogs in North America is partial or complete rupture of the cranial cruciate ligament.

Stuffed animals serve a new, comforting purpose in this veterinary hospital.

The Tibial Tuberosity Advancement (TTA) is a procedure developed in Zurich, Switzerland, in the early 2000s. The biomechanics behind its success for correcting cranial cruciate ligament-deficient stifles is a change in the patellar tendon angle that effectively neutralizes the tibiofemoral shear (tibial thrust) that occurs during weight bearing.

Fort Collins, Colo. -- A Colorado State University (CSU) veterinary surgeon tests a new prosthetic.

A new study finds that effectiveness rather than frequency might be more important.

We do not schedule elective surgeries on the day of our monthly staff meeting.

At our hospital, we perform few exotic or pocket pet surgeries, but when we do, we have struggled with monitoring these patients' heart rates.

Adult stem cells are cells found in various tissues throughout the bodies of both juveniles and adults. By definition, these are undifferentiated cells that can be induced to become any of a number of cell types.

When we diagnose hip dysplasia owners want to know why their dog has it and what it means for their dog's future.

Fractures of the femur and tibia occur commonly and are often a result of vehicular trauma.

Layers of the intestinal wall include mucosa, submucosa, muscularis, and serosa.

There are many factors affecting patient outcome after a surgical procedure.

Disease of the ears is very common in both dogs and cats.

Orthopedic injuries to the distal limb may affect tendons, ligaments, bones, or articular structures.

For certain procedures in the abdominal cavity, surgical staples may be an appropriate alternative to suturing.