Piermattei's Atlas of Surgical Approaches to the Bones and Joints of the Dog and Cat

Section I: General Considerations Attributes of an Acceptable Approach to a Bone or Joint Factors to Consider When Choosing an Approach Aseptic Technique Surgical Principles Anatomy Section II: The Head Approach to the Rostral Shaft of the Mandible Approach to the Caudal Shaft and Ramus of the Mandible Approach to the Ramus of the Mandible Approach to the Temporomandibular Joint Approach to the Dorsolateral Surface of the Skull Approach to the Caudal Surface of the Skull Section III: The Vertebral Column Approach to Cervical Vertebrae 1 and 2 Through a Ventral Incision Approach to Cervical Vertebrae 1 and 2 Through a Dorsal Incision Approach to Cervical Vertebrae and Intervertebral Disks 2-7 Through a Ventral Incision Approach to the Midcervical Vertebrae Through a Dorsal Incision Approach to Cervical Vertebrae 3-6 Through a Lateral Incision Approach to the Caudal Cervical and Cranial Thoracic Vertebrae Through a Dorsal Incision Approach to the Thoracolumbar Vertebrae Through a Dorsal Incision Approach to the Thoracolumbar Intervertebral Disks Through a Dorsolateral Incision Approach to the Thoracolumbar Intervertebral Disks Through a Lateral Incision Approach to Lumbar Vertebra 7 and the Sacrum Through a Dorsal Incision Approach to the Lumbosacral Intervertebral Disk and Foramen Through a Lateral Transilial Osteotomy NEW! Approach to Lumbar Vertebrae 6 and 7 and the Sacrum Through a Ventral Abdominal Incision Approach to the Caudal Vertebrae Through a Dorsal Incision Section IV: The Scapula and Shoulder Joint Approach to the Body, Spine, and Acromion Process of the Scapula Approach to the Craniolateral Region of the Shoulder Joint Approach to the Craniolateral Region of the Shoulder Joint by Tenotomy of the Infraspinatus Muscle Approach to the Caudolateral Region of the Shoulder Joint Approach to the Caudal Region of the Shoulder Joint Approach to the Craniomedial Region of the Shoulder Joint Approach to the Medial Region of the Shoulder Joint NEW! Approach to the Cranial Region of the Shoulder Joint Section V The Forelimb Approach to the Proximal Shaft of the Humerus Approach to the Midshaft of the Humerus Through a Craniolateral Incision Approach to the Shaft of the Humerus Through a Medial Incision Minimally Invasive Approach to the Shaft of the Humerus NEW! Approach to the Distal Shaft of the Humerus Through a Craniolateral Incision Approach to the Distal Shaft and Supracondylar Region of the Humerus Through a Medial Incision Approach to the Lateral Aspect of the Humeral Condyle and Epicondyle in the Dog Approach to the Lateral Aspect of the Humeral Condyle and Epicondyle in the Cat NEW FELINE COVERAGE! Approach to the Lateral Humeroulnar Part of the Elbow Joint Approach to the Supracondylar Region of the Humerus and the Caudal Humeroulnar Part of the Elbow Joint Approach to the Humeroulnar Part of the Elbow Joint by Osteotomy of the Tuber Olecrani Approach to the Humeroulnar Part of the Elbow Joint by Triceps Tenotomy Approach to the Elbow Joint by Osteotomy of the Proximal Ulnar Diaphysis Approach to the Head of the Radius and Lateral Parts of the Elbow Joint Approach to the Head of the Radius and Humeroradial Part of the Elbow Joint by Osteotomy of the Lateral Humeral Epicondyle Approach to the Medial Humeral Epicondyle Approach to the Medial Aspect of the Humeral Condyle and the Medial Coronoid Process of the Ulna by an Intermuscular Incision Approach to the Medial Aspect of the Humeral Condyle and the Medial Coronoid Process of the Ulna by Osteotomy of the Medial Humeral Epicondyle Approach to the Proximal Shaft and Trochlear Notch of the Ulna Approach to the Tuber Olecrani Approach to the Distal Shaft and Styloid Process of the Ulna Approach to the Head and Proximal Metaphysis of the Radius Approach to the Shaft of the Radius Through a Medial Incision Approach to the Shaft of the Radius Through a Lateral Incision Approach to the Distal Radius and Carpus Through a Dorsal Incision Approach to the