Avian Surgical Anatomy And Orthopedic Management, 2nd Edition

by Susan Orosz, Scott Echols, Patrick Redig

Overview

Avian Surgical Anatomy: Thoracic and Pelvic Limbs by Orosz, Ensley and Haynes, was published in 1992 and has served as a standard guide for those performing orthopedic surgery on birds. That foundational work is out of print but the need for a concise source of avian surgical anatomy has not changed. Our objective in this edition has been to recapture the musculoskeletal anatomy of the original work and to expand the scope to include comprehensive coverage for the clinical management of common fractures of the long bones of birds, primarily raptors. The procedures described have been honed over two decades of development and refinement by clinicians at the Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota. In addition, we have included details of the vascular anatomy of the limbs, further informing the surgeon and clinician.

The class Aves includes thousands of species with countless anatomic variations. Although it is impractical to represent every species, birds commonly encountered in private practice and rehabilitation medicine including poultry, pigeons, parrots and birds of prey were chosen for this book. Details of the vascular anatomy of the limbs were obtained by high resolution digital computed tomography imaging of the appendicular skeleton of several diverse bird species. These images provide a unique comparative aspect that clinicians will find useful in conducting surgical procedures.

This new information is intended to help the reader better understand skeletal and vascular anatomy, and thus improve interpretation, reporting of findings, treatment and teaching. This new information is intended to help the reader better understand relationships between musculoskeletal and vascular anatomy, helping the surgeon preserve vasculature during complex orthopedic procedures. It is our hope that it will enrich the interpretation, reporting of findings, development of treatment methods and the teaching of management procedures for orthopedic issues in birds.

Since publication of the first edition, numerous advances have been made and published relative to avian orthopedics. In this edition, you will find comprehensive discussion of orthopedic conditions, and clinical management that represents best treatment options and current practices. The title of the book has been changed to reflect inclusion of that information.

As our knowledge of avian anatomy, health and disease progresses, so does the need for improved resources that convey this valuable information. Over time the information contained herein will also need to be expanded and updated. The authors humbly submit this work to the veterinary and scientific community for review and scrutiny. We hope that it will contribute to the betterment of avian care.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781591610526
Publisher:	Teton NewMedia
Publication date:	09/15/2023
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	438
Product dimensions:	8.25(w) x 11.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Dr. Susan Orosz is Director of the Bird and Exotic Pet Wellness Center in Toledo, Ohio.

M. Scott Echols works at Parrish Creek Veterinary Clinic in Centerville, Utah.

Patrick Redig is a Professor at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine as well as the Founder and Director Emeritus of the world-renowned Raptor Center.

Table of Contents

1. Scope of This Book 2. Anatomic Form and Function 3. Overview of Fracture Management 4. General Considerations for Management of Fractures: Methods and Materials 5. Anatomy of the Shoulder Girdle and Wing 6. Management of Wing Fractures 7. Anatomy of the Pelvic Girdle and Leg 8. Surgical Approaches to the Leg 9. Post-operative Management of the Orthopedic Patient 10. Digital Radiographs of the Limbs

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Rosanne Peters, DVM, CVA, DACVIM (Neurology)(University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine)
Description: This book is a recently updated second edition to the original version, titled Avian Surgical Anatomy: Thoracic and Pelvic Limbs, Orosz et al. (Saunders, 1992). It includes many of the same original anatomical drawings, but now provides detailed high-definition computed tomography images of bone and vascular anatomy of several avian species. The book also includes numerous operative photographs as well as radiographs demonstrating implant placement and bone alignment techniques for various orthopedic procedures.
Purpose: This book aims to build on the original standard guide for avian orthopedic management with new detailed vascular and bony anatomy and updated approaches to various orthopedic problems. It presents information simply and effectively and will better equip the reader to manage various orthopedic problems in birds.
Audience: The book addresses the needs of veterinarians actively managing avian orthopedic diseases which might include zoo medicine and small animal surgery specialties as well as general practitioners working with birds. It is not only an excellent guide for surgical preparation but may be a good study guide and surgical training manual for residents. Veterinary students with a special interest in avian practice will find the anatomy instruction to be highly informative and an important basis for surgical training. The authors are long-time experts in their respective fields and bring decades of experience to this text.
Features: The book includes three main sections. The first is a detailed background discussion of anatomy and orthopedic surgical principles to lay the basis for advanced orthopedic management. The images provided through artwork, photography, radiographs, and intricate three-dimensional computed tomography studies give learners an important visual reference to supplement the text. The second section addresses specific surgical approaches to wing and pelvic girdle fractures with many step-by-step guides using visual references to improve comprehension. The final part of this book includes the various tables, reference images (like the chapter detailing radiographic anatomy), and simple guides (like recommended pin sizes for different species) to assist the novice avian practitioner.
Assessment: The abundance of additional visual guides and updated techniques for managing wing and limb fractures are a critical improvement to the previous version and makes this an essential text for avian surgeons or interested students. In a field where there are few references for surgical management of non-traditional species, this is an important supplement to the existing literature, allowing substantial referential support in one place.

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