Joint Diseases in the Horse

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!

Offers unprecedented, state-of-the-art coverage of the pathology, pathogenesis, and clinical diagnosis of traumatic and degenerative joint disease.

Describes the general principles of joint pathobiology providing the background to evaluate and interpret the diagnostic and surgical aspects of disease.

Explores treatments for traumatic arthritis and osteoarthritis and other joint entities, offering users a broad range of options and up-to-date recommendations for problematic decisions.

Discusses current research providing insight for difficult cases and delineates the directions in which future arthritis research is headed.

Includes over 325 photographs and line drawings.

Provides an overview of arthroscopic surgery for the acute injury, and the results, including fragment removal, fragment fixation and synovectomy.