Joint Disease in the Horse 2nd Edition – Ebook Instant Download/Delivery ISBN(s): 9780323310826, 0323310826, 9781455759699, 1455759694

Product details:

• ISBN-10: 0323310826
• ISBN-13: 9780323310826
• Author: C. Wayne McIlwraith, David Frisbie, Chris Kawcak, Rene van Weeren

Authored by nationally and internationally recognized authorities, this unique, new book offers the latest information on the diagnosis and treatment of equine joint diseases. Presents new information on basic joint pathobiology and translates it into practical application for the clinician. Chapters cover current research and recent advances in arthroscopic surgery!

Table contents:

Section I. General Principles of Joint Pathobiology

1. General Anatomy and Physiology of Joints

2. Biomechanics in Joints

3. Traumatic Arthritis and Posttraumatic Osteoarthritis in the Horse

4. Pathologic Manifestations of Joint Disease

5. Osteochondritis Dissecans

6. Subchondral Cystic Lesions

7. Septic Arthritis

8. Effects of Loading/Exercise on Articular Tissues and Developmental Aspects of Joints

Section II. General Principles of Diagnosis and Treatment

9. Principles of Diagnosis

10. Synovial Fluid and Serum Biomarkers

Section III. Principles of Therapy of Traumatic Arthritis and Osteoarthritis

11. Nonsteroidal Antiinflammatory Drugs

12. Intraarticular Corticosteroids

13. Hyaluronan

14. Polysulfated Glycosaminoglycan (Adequan®)

15. Pentosan Polysulfate

16. Biologic Therapies

17. Stem Cells

18. Physical Rehabilitation

19. Use of Oral Joint Supplements in Equine Joint Disease

Section IV. Specifics of Anatomy, Clinical Diagnosis, Imaging Diagnosis, and Treatment by Region

20. Distal Limb

21. Fetlock

22. Carpus

23. The Elbow and Shoulder

24. Tarsus

25. Stifle

26. The Hip

Section V. New Frontiers

27. Equine Joint Disease: Present and Future Directions in Research

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