{"product_id":"9780323249737","title":"Piermattei's Atlas of Surgical Approaches to the Bones and Joints of the Dog and Cat - E-Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis expertly illustrated atlas has been the go-to reference in veterinary orthopedic surgery for nearly 50 years and remains the premier resource for small animal surgical procedures. As in prior editions, \u003cb\u003ePiermattei's Atlas of Surgical Approaches to the Bones and Joints of the Dog and Cat, 5th Edition\u003c\/b\u003e is teeming with highly detailed drawings that illustrate a wide range of surgical approaches. This edition also features six all new surgical approaches and three approaches which have been expanded to illustrate the modifications required when performing orthopedic surgery on the cat. In addition to updated images throughout, fifty-five brand new illustrations accompany the new surgical approaches. As many will attest, Piermattei’s Atlas is an invaluable reference that no small animal surgeon should be without.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"In summary, if you still don’t have a previous edition of \u003ci\u003ePiermattei’s atlas of surgical approaches to the bones and joints of the dog and cat\u003c\/i\u003e on your bookshelves, this is a must have. If you already have a previous edition, the difference between the 4\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e and 5\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e are not big, but there are a few additions that will still make it a worthwhile buy.\" \u003cb\u003eReviewed by:\u003c\/b\u003e Benito De La Puerta, Ldo, Cert SAS Dip ECVS, UK \u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e July 2014\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e walk you through proper positioning, anatomic landmarks, potential dangers, and increasing exposure.\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePrimary indications listed for each surgical approach\u003c\/b\u003e help you quickly determine which approach is most appropriate for a particular surgery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConsistent format\u003c\/b\u003e features text on the left side and illustration plates on the right, for quick access to key information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh-quality drawings \u003c\/b\u003ecreated by an expert medical artist provide exceptional clarity, realism, and detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCross-references\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ethroughout the text\u003c\/b\u003e make it easy to compare surgical approaches for the same body area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFull pages dedicated to each plate\u003c\/b\u003e allow you to more easily view anatomical parts and approaches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cli\u003eNEW! Six all-new approaches to surgical procedures\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e have been added to the text. They include: \u003cul\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproach to the Lumbosacral Intervertebral Disk and Foramen Through a Lateral Transilial Osteotomy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproach to the Medial Region of the Shoulder Joint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimally Invasive Approach to the Shaft of the Humerus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproach to the Lateral Aspect of the Hemipelvis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimally Invasive Approach to the Shaft of the Femur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimally Invasive Approach to the Shaft of the Tibia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! Expanded coverage of modifications required when performing orthopedic surgery on the cat \u003c\/b\u003einclude: \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproach to the Lateral Aspect of the Humeral Condyle and Epicondyle in the Cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproach to the Craniodorsal Aspect of the Hip Joint Through a Craniolateral Incision in the Cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproach to the Shaft of the Femur in the Cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! Updated images\u003c\/b\u003e provide a better picture of various surgical approaches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Elsevier Health Sciences","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47120863822064,"sku":"9780323249737","price":128.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780323249737_p0.jpg?v=1763682781","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780323249737","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}