Develop a strong foundation in small‑animal arthroscopy through clear demonstrations of portal placement, joint assessment, equipment setup, and NanoScope techniques. This learning path guides learners from introductory concepts to practical, joint‑specific skills essential for diagnostic and surgical arthroscopy.
Ian G. Holsworth, BVSc, DACVS-SA (Ventura, CA), reviews key anatomic landmarks for establishing arthroscopic instrument and switching scope portals, ensuring optimal visualization of the cranial shoulder joint.
Let ’Em Run is a multi‑season conversation series featuring diverse perspectives from clinicians across veterinary orthopedics. Each season brings together different experts who share clinical insights, case perspectives, and evolving approaches that help broaden your understanding of modern orthopedic practice....
A foundational collection covering core principles of fracture management — ideal for building baseline knowledge before progressing to advanced plating and fixation content.
A complex, multiregional structure composed of the cervical, thoracic, lumbar, sacral, and coccygeal vertebrae that plays a critical role in movement, force transmission, and athletic performance. Disorders of the equine spine, including overriding dorsal spinous processes (kissing spines), cervical articular...
A complex, multi-articulation joint composed of the tibia, talus, calcaneus, and tarsal bones that is subjected to substantial biomechanical stress during athletic activity. The tarsus is commonly affected by osteoarthritis, osteochondral disease, subchondral bone injury, and fractures, making it a...
A fibro-osseous tunnel located on the palmar aspect of the equine carpus that contains the carpal sheath, superficial and deep digital flexor tendons, associated check ligament structures, and the median neurovascular bundle. Disorders of this region include carpal canal osteochondromas....
A complex, multi-articulation joint located between the radius and metacarpus that functions in weight-bearing, shock absorption, and locomotion. Disorders of the carpus include osteochondral injury, synovitis, fractures, subchondral bone disease, and osteoarthritis.
A low-motion joint located entirely within the hoof capsule, formed by the articulation of the middle phalanx (P2), distal phalanx (P3 or coffin bone), and navicular bone. Disorders of the coffin joint and associated structures include osteoarthritis, navicular disease, collateral...
A synovial structure surrounding the superficial and deep digital flexor tendons from the distal metacarpus/metatarsus to the pastern region, facilitating tendon gliding and efficient limb function. Disorders of the sheath include tenosynovitis, deep digital flexor tendon lesions, manica flexoria tears,...
A high-motion, load-bearing joint located between the cannon bone and proximal phalanx that plays a critical role in shock absorption, energy storage, and locomotion. Subjected to substantial forces during athletic activity, the fetlock is commonly affected by osteoarthritis, osteochondral injury,...
A large, complex joint composed of the femoropatellar and femorotibial articulations that plays a critical role in weight-bearing, propulsion, and athletic performance. The stifle is commonly affected by osteochondrosis, meniscal injury, ligament pathology, subchondral bone disease, and osteoarthritis.
Sean Murphy, DVM, DACVS-SA (Boise, ID), provides a comprehensive overview of surgical approaches and techniques used in shoulder stabilization procedures.
Antonio Pozzi, DVM, DACVS-SA (Zurich, Switzerland), reviews recent data and literature supporting the combined MPL-TPLO technique.
Jason Bleedorn, DVM, DACVS-SA, DVSc (Fort Collins, CO), demonstrates the freehand sawbone application of the OrthoLine™ DFO plate.
Sean Murphy, DVM, DACVS-SA (Boise, ID), demonstrates the lateral application of the OrthoLine™ DFO plate on a cadaveric specimen.
Antonio Pozzi, DMV, DACVS-SA (Zurich, Switzerland), explains the theory, rationale, and biomechanics behind using the TightRope® fixation system as a hip toggle for hip luxation stabilization.
Sean Murphy, DVM, DACVS-SA (Boise, ID), demonstrates the application of FiberTape® cerclage in combination with plating for repairing a comminuted femur fracture.
This section addresses injuries to ligaments, tendons, and joint structures that often accompany musculoskeletal trauma. Topics include management of conditions such as joint luxations, tendon ruptures, and ligament injuries, as well as techniques for repair and stabilization. Learn surgical approaches,...
