Preface

Our goal in writing this atlas of orthopedic surgical procedures

was to create a uniquely portable, easy-to-use reference

resource for surgeons in the operating room—an atlas that

demonstrates a wide range of procedures commonly performed

in veterinary surgery. We thank Laura Duprey for helping us

reach this goal by providing superb illustrations of the procedures.



In our surgical practice at the University of Illinois, we

strongly encourage our residents and students to use textbooks

in the surgery suite to guide them in each surgical technique

and to maximize their proficiency. With the constant explosion

of surgical techniques and procedures, this guidance is essen-



tial for those who do not have the opportunity to master each

technique by performing the procedures on a daily basis.

The techniques selected and described are based on our

years of experience in training surgical residents, interns, and

students and in offering continuing education to practicing veterinarians.

Also included are tips that we have found helpful as

we have performed these procedures in our own practice.

It was a joy to compile this atlas; we hope that it is as illuminating

to read as it was instructive to write.





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