Piermattei's Atlas of Surgical Approaches to the Bonesﾠand Joints

This expertly illustrated atlas has been the go-to reference in veterinary orthopedic surgery for nearly 50 years and remains the premier resource for small animal surgical procedures. As in prior editions, Piermattei's Atlas of Surgical Approaches to the Bones and Joints of the Dog and Cat, 5th Edition is teeming with highly detailed drawings that illustrate a wide range of surgical approaches. This edition also features six all new surgical approaches and three approaches which have been expanded to illustrate the modifications required when performing orthopedic surgery on the cat. In addition to updated images throughout, fifty-five brand new illustrations accompany the new surgical approaches. As many will attest, Piermattei’s Atlas is an invaluable reference that no small animal surgeon should be without.

"If you still don’t have a previous edition of Piermattei’s atlas of surgical approaches to the bones and joints of the dog and cat on your bookshelves, this is a must have. If you already have a previous edition, the difference between the 4th and 5th are not big, but there are a few additions that will still make it a worthwhile buy." Benito De La Puerta, Ldo, Cert SAS Dip ECVS, UK, Oct. 14

Section I: General Considerations
Attributes of an Acceptable Approach to a Bone or Joint
Factors to Consider When Choosing an Approach
Aseptic Technique
Surgical Principles
Anatomy

Section II: The Head
Approach to the Rostral Shaft of the Mandible
Approach to the Caudal Shaft and Ramus of the Mandible
Approach to the Ramus of the Mandible
Approach to the Temporomandibular Joint
Approach to the Dorsolateral Surface of the Skull
Approach to the Caudal Surface of the Skull

Section III: The Vertebral Column
Approach to Cervical Vertebrae 1 and 2 Through a Ventral Incision
Approach to Cervical Vertebrae 1 and 2 Through a Dorsal Incision
Approach to Cervical Vertebrae and Intervertebral Disks 2-7 Through a Ventral Incision
Approach to the Midcervical Vertebrae Through a Dorsal Incision
Approach to Cervical Vertebrae 3-6 Through a Lateral Incision
Approach to the Caudal Cervical and Cranial Thoracic Vertebrae Through a Dorsal Incision
Approach to the Thoracolumbar Vertebrae Through a Dorsal Incision
Approach to the Thoracolumbar Intervertebral Disks Through a Dorsolateral Incision
Approach to the Thoracolumbar Intervertebral Disks Through a Lateral Incision
Approach to Lumbar Vertebra 7 and the Sacrum Through a Dorsal Incision
Approach to the Lumbosacral Intervertebral Disk and Foramen Through a Lateral Transilial Osteotomy NEW!
Approach to Lumbar Vertebrae 6 and 7 and the Sacrum Through a Ventral Abdominal Incision
Approach to the Caudal Vertebrae Through a Dorsal Incision

Section  IV: The Scapula and Shoulder Joint
Approach to the Body, Spine, and Acromion Process of the Scapula
Approach to the Craniolateral Region of the Shoulder Joint
Approach to the Craniolateral Region of the Shoulder Joint by Tenotomy of the Infraspinatus Muscle
Approach to the Caudolateral Region of the Shoulder Joint
Approach to the Caudal Region of the Shoulder Joint
Approach to the Craniomedial Region of the Shoulder Joint
Approach to the Medial Region of the Shoulder Joint NEW!
Approach to the Cranial Region of the Shoulder Joint

Section V
The Forelimb
Approach to the Proximal Shaft of the Humerus
Approach to the Midshaft of the Humerus Through a Craniolateral Incision
Approach to the Shaft of the Humerus Through a Medial Incision
Minimally Invasive Approach to the Shaft of the Humerus NEW!
Approach to the Distal Shaft of the Humerus Through a Craniolateral Incision
Approach to the Distal Shaft and Supracondylar Region of the Humerus Through a Medial Incision
Approach to the Lateral Aspect of the Humeral Condyle and Epicondyle in the Dog
Approach to the Lateral Aspect of the Humeral Condyle and Epicondyle in the Cat NEW FELINE COVERAGE!
Approach to the Lateral Humeroulnar Part of the Elbow Joint
Approach to the Supracondylar Region of the Humerus and the Caudal Humeroulnar Part of the Elbow Joint
Approach to the Humeroulnar Part of the Elbow Joint by Osteotomy of the Tuber Olecrani
Approach to the Humeroulnar Part of the Elbow Joint by Triceps Tenotomy
Approach to the Elbow Joint by Osteotomy of the Proximal Ulnar Diaphysis
Approach to the Head of the Radius and Lateral Parts of the Elbow Joint
Approach to the Head of the Radius and Humeroradial Part of the Elbow Joint by Osteotomy of the Lateral 
     Humeral Epicondyle
Approach to the Medial Humeral Epicondyle
Approach to the Medial Aspect of the Humeral Condyle and the Medial Coronoid Process of the Ulna by an 
     Intermuscular Incision
Approach to the Medial Aspect of the Humeral Condyle and the Medial Coronoid Process of the Ulna by Osteotomy of the Medial Humeral Epicondyle
Approach to the Proximal Shaft and Trochlear Notch of the Ulna
Approach to the Tuber Olecrani
Approach to the Distal Shaft and Styloid Process of the Ulna
Approach to the Head and Proximal Metaphysis of the Radius
Approach to the Shaft of the Radius Through a Medial Incision
Approach to the Shaft of the Radius Through a Lateral Incision
Approach to the Distal Radius and Carpus Through a Dorsal Incision
Approach to the Distal Radius and Carpus Through a Palmaromedial Incision
Approach to the Accessory Carpal Bone and Palmarolateral Carpal Joints
Approaches to the Metacarpal Bones
Approach to the Proximal Sesamoid Bones
Approaches to the Phalanges and Interphalangeal Joints

Section VI
The Pelvis and Hip Joint
Approach to the Wing of the Ilium and Dorsal Aspect of the Sacrum
Approach to the Ilium Through a Lateral Incision
Approach to the Ventral Aspect of the Sacrum
Approach to the Craniodorsal Aspect of the Hip Join Through Craniolateral Incision in the Dog 
Approach to the Craniodorsal Aspect of the Hip Joint Through a Craniolateral Incision in the Cat NEW FELINE COVERAGE!
Approach to the Dorsal Aspect of the Hip Joint Through an Intergluteal Incision
Approach to the Craniodorsal and Caudodorsal Aspects of the Hip Joint by Osteotomy of the Greater 
     Trochanter
Approach to the Craniodorsal and Caudodorsal Aspects of the Hip Joint by Tenotomy of the Gluteal Muscles
Approach to the Caudal Aspect of the Hip Joint and Body of the Ischium
Approach to the Lateral Aspect of the Hemipelvis NEW!
Approach to the Ventral Aspect of the Hip Joint or the Ramus of the Pubis
Approach to the Pubis and Pelvic Symphysis
Approach to the Ischium

Section VII
The Hindlimb
Approach to the Greater Trochanter and Subtrochanteric Region of the Femur
Approach to the Shaft of the Femur in the Dog
Approach to the Shaft of the Femur in the Cat NEW FELINE COVERAGE!
Minimally Invasive Approach to the Shaft of the Femur NEW!
Approach to the Distal Femur and Stifle Joint Through a Lateral Incision
Approach to the Stifle Joint Through a Lateral Incision
Approach to the Stifle Joint Through a Medial Incision
Approach to the Stifle Joint With Bilateral Exposure
Approach to the Distal Femur and Stifle Joint by Osteotomy of the Tibial Tuberosity
Approach to the Lateral Collateral Ligament and Caudolateral Part of the Stifle Joint
Approach to the Stifle Joint by Osteotomy of the Origin of the Lateral Collateral Ligament
Approach to the Medial Collateral Ligament and Caudomedial Part of the Stifle Joint
Approach to the Stifle Joint by Osteotomy of the Origin of the Medial Collateral Ligament
Approach to the Proximal Tibia Through a Medial Incision
Approach to the Shaft of the Tibia
Minimally Invasive Approach to the Shaft of the Tibia NEW!
Approach to the Lateral Malleolus and Talocrural Joint
Approach to the Medial Malleolus and Talocrural Joint
Approach to the Tarsocrural Joint by Osteotomy of the Medial Malleolus
Approach to the Calcaneus
Approach to the Calcaneus and Plantar Aspects of the Tarsal Bones
Approach to the Lateral Bones of the Tarsus
Approach to the Medial Bones of the Tarsus
Approaches to the Metatarsal Bones 
Approach to the Proximal Sesamoid Bones
Approaches to the Phalanges and Interphalangeal Joints