Ultrasound-Guided Procedures in Equine Orthopedics and Surgery

Ultrasound-Guided Procedures in Equine Orthopedics and Surgery

Author/Editor: Roberto J. Estrada

Publication Year: 2024

Overview

Ultrasound-Guided Procedures in Equine Orthopedics and Surgery provides an advanced, highly specialized manual for executing precision-guided interventions in equine patients. Authored by prominent large animal surgeon Roberto J. Estrada, this volume bridges real-time diagnostic imaging with complex surgical and orthopedic techniques. It serves as an indispensable reference for equine surgeons, veterinary sports medicine specialists, and advanced clinical practitioners.

Key Topics Covered
Imaging Equipment & Setup: Comprehensive guidelines on transducer selection, machine optimization, and maintaining sterile technique during live ultrasound guidance.
Joint Injections & Arthrocentesis: Step-by-step methodologies for precise, ultrasound-guided needle placement within complex equine synovial structures and joints.
Tendons, Ligaments & Bursae: Advanced protocols for treating injuries of the digital flexor tendon sheath, suspensory ligaments, and regional bursae.
Surgical Assistance & Regenerative Therapies: Practical applications for guiding surgical instruments, core biopsies, and regenerative medicine injections with pinpoint accuracy.