Avian Surgical Anatomy: A Comprehensive Guide for Orthopedic Surgery in Birds

By Susan Orosz (Author)

The quintessential guide for avian orthopedic surgeons, “Avian Surgical Anatomy: Thoracic and Pelvic Limbs” has been a benchmark since its publication in 1992. Although the original edition is now out of print, the need for a concise and comprehensive resource on avian surgical anatomy remains unwavering. This new edition aims to recapture the essence of the original work while expanding its scope to cover the clinical management of common fractures in birds, particularly raptors.

A Comprehensive Guide for Avian Orthopedic Surgeons

The procedures described in this edition have been refined over two decades of development by clinicians at the Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota. In addition, the authors have included detailed information on the vascular anatomy of the limbs, providing surgeons and clinicians with valuable insights for surgical procedures.

With over 10,000 species in the class Aves, it is impractical to represent every species. However, this book focuses on birds commonly encountered in private practice and rehabilitation medicine, including poultry, pigeons, parrots, and birds of prey. High-resolution digital computed tomography imaging of the appendicular skeleton of several diverse bird species provides a unique comparative aspect that clinicians will find useful in conducting surgical procedures.

Understanding Skeletal and Vascular Anatomy

This new information is intended to enhance the reader’s understanding of skeletal and vascular anatomy, ultimately leading to improved interpretation, reporting of findings, treatment, and teaching. By providing a deeper understanding of the relationships between musculoskeletal and vascular anatomy, this guide helps surgeons preserve vasculature during complex orthopedic procedures.

Since the publication of the first edition, considerable advances have been made in avian orthopedics. This edition provides a comprehensive discussion of orthopedic conditions and clinical management, representing the best treatment options and current practices.

As our knowledge of avian anatomy, health, and disease continues to evolve, the need for improved resources that convey this valuable information grows. The authors humbly submit this work to the veterinary and scientific community for review and scrutiny, hoping that it will contribute to the betterment of avian care.

Product Details

Publisher: Teton NewMedia

Publication Date: September 15, 2023

Language: English

ISBN: 9781591610526, 9781000983784