Locking Plates in Veterinary Orthopedics

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Chapter 2 Pitfalls of Locking Plate Applications

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Chapter 3 The Biology of Locking Plate Applications

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Chapter 4 Dynamic Compression vs. Locking Plating − Is One “Better”?: A Review of Biomechanical Principles and in vitro Testing

4.1 Introduction

4.2 The LC-DCP

4.3 The LCP

4.4 DCP vs. LCP

4.5 Conclusion

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Chapter 5 Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis

5.1 Introduction

5.2 Biology and Biomechanics in MIPO

5.3 Surgical Technique

5.4 MIPO Technique with Locking Plates

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Section II Principles of Locking Plate Applications in Large Animals

Chapter 6 Principles of Locking Plate Applications in Large Animals

6.1 Principles

6.2 Clinical Applications

6.3 Conclusion

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Section III Current Veterinary Locking Plate Instrumentation and Implants

Chapter 7 The Advanced Locking Plate System (ALPS)

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Chapter 8 The Fixin Implant System

8.1 Fixin Implants and Instrumentation

8.2 Surgical Technique

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Chapter 9 The Liberty Lock System

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Chapter 10 The Polyaxial (PAX) Advanced Locking System

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Chapter 11 The String of Pearls (SOP) System

11.1 Introduction

11.2 Description of the System

11.3 Design Features of the SOP Locking Plate System

11.4 Perceived Limitations/Controversies

11.5 Range of Clinical Application

11.6 Clinical Guidelines

11.7 Conclusions

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Chapter 12 The Synthes Locking Compression Plate (LCP) System

12.1 Other Locking Compression Plate Manufacturers

12.2 Applications of Implants

12.3 Tips for Implant Removal

12.4 Locking Compression Plate Indications

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Section IV Trauma Applications: Clinical Case Examples: IV-A Appendicular Skeletal Fractures

Chapter 13 Humerus Fractures

13.1 Introduction

13.2 Anatomy

13.3 Surgical Approach

13.4 Biomechanics

13.5 Distal Humeral Fractures

13.6 Conclusion

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Chapter 14 Radius/Ulna Fractures

14.1 Introduction

14.2 Biological Osteosynthesis in R-U Fracture Repair

14.3 Reduction Techniques for Radius Fractures Stabilized with a Locking Plate

14.4 Mechanical Construct Consideration When Using Locking Plates for the Treatment of Radius-Ulna Fractures

14.5 Ulnar Fracture Fixation

14.6 Conclusion

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Chapter 15 Femur Fractures

15.1 Introduction

15.2 Anatomy

15.3 Biomechanics

15.4 Materials

15.5 Surgical Approach

15.6 Application on the Femur

15.7 Proximal

15.8 Shaft

15.9 Distal

15.10 Postsurgical Care and Monitoring

15.11 Complications && Limitations

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Chapter 16 Tibia Fractures

16.1 Relevant Anatomy

16.2 Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis of Diaphyseal Fractures

16.3 Proximal and Distal Fractures with a Short Fracture Segment

16.4 Revision of Fracture Complications

16.5 Surgical Correction of Tibial Deformity

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Section IV Trauma Applications: Clinical Case Examples: IV-B Axial Skeletal Fractures

Chapter 17 Pelvic Fractures

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Chapter 18 Maxillofacial and Mandibular Fractures

18.1 Anatomical Considerations

18.2 Biomechanics

18.3 Materials

18.4 Surgical Approach

18.5 Application on the Mandible

18.6 Application on the Maxillofacial Bones

18.7 Three-Dimensional Printing for Preoperative Planning

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Chapter 19 Spinal Fractures and Luxations

19.1 Preoperative Planning

19.2 Approaches to the Vertebral Column

19.3 Reduction

19.4 Locking Plate Application

19.5 Lumbar Spine

19.6 Placement of a 3.5 mm LCP

19.7 Thoracic Spine

19.8 Placement of a 3.5 mm SOP Plate

19.9 Problem Solving with Locking Plates

19.10 Postoperative Assessment

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Section V Nontrauma Applications: Clinical Case Examples: V-A Corrective Osteotomies

Chapter 20 Tibial Plateau Leveling Osteotomy for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture

20.1 Introduction

20.2 Locking TPLO Plate Design

20.3 Clinical Benefits of Locking TPLO Plates

20.4 Complications of Locking TPLO Plates

20.5 Specific Clinical Applications of Locking TPLO Plates

20.6 Conclusion

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Chapter 21 Double Pelvic Osteotomy for Hip Dysplasia

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Chapter 22 Distal Femoral Osteotomy for Patella Luxation

22.1 Introduction

22.2 Anatomy

22.3 Surgical Approach

22.4 Ostectomy Technique

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Section V Nontrauma Applications: Clinical Case Examples: V-B Arthrodesis

Chapter 23 Arthrodesis:

23.1 Shoulder Arthrodesis

23.2 Elbow Arthrodesis

23.3 Carpal Arthrodesis

23.4 Stifle Arthrodesis

23.5 Tarsal Arthrodesis

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Section V Nontrauma Applications: Clinical Case Examples: V-C Spinal Diseases

Chapter 24 Atlantoaxial Subluxation

24.1 Introduction

24.2 Anatomy

24.3 Biomechanics

24.4 Materials

24.5 Surgical Approach

24.6 Application

24.7 Postoperative Care

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Chapter 25 Caudocervical Spondylomyelopathy

25.1 Introduction

25.2 Biomechanics of the Cervical Spine

25.3 Classification of CSM

25.4 Decision-Making

25.5 Patient Positioning and Surgical Anatomy

25.6 Distraction Stabilization Techniques

25.7 New Implants and Surgical Planning

25.8 Surgical Techniques

25.9 Outcomes

25.10 Conclusion

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Chapter 26 Lumbosacral Stabilization

26.1 Introduction

26.2 Clinical Examination

26.3 Decision-Making

26.4 Surgical Planning: Patient Positioning and Surgical Approach

26.5 Surgical Techniques

26.6 Outcomes

26.7 Conclusion

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Index

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