Small Animal Spinal Disorders: Diagnosis and Surgery by Nicholas J. H. Sharp and Simon J. Wheeler is an English-language reference work on small animal veterinary medicine. This book focuses on the diagnosis and surgical treatment of small animal spinal disorders.
The revised edition offers a richly illustrated text with in-depth information on various animal spinal disorders, such as trauma, disc diseases, and neoplasms. After an introduction to functional anatomy and clinical examination, chapters follow on establishing a diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and pre-operative evaluation. Each condition is discussed thoroughly, including surgery, postoperative care, and possible complications.
This edition is an indispensable source for veterinary specialists thanks to the clear presentation of surgical techniques, outcomes, and complications, enhanced with 50 new color prints and line drawings. The book is therefore suitable for professionals dealing with small animal spinal disorders.
Relevant themes include, among others, Veterinary surgery and Veterinary Medicine / Surgery within Veterinary Science.