Main description:

Advances in the Canine Cranial Cruciate Ligament, the first book in the Advances in Veterinary Surgery series, presents a state-of-the-art summary of current knowledge on cruciate rupture, one of the most important orthopaedic conditions in dogs. Written by leading specialists and edited by a highly respected veterinary orthopaedic surgeon and researcher, the book takes a cross-disciplinary, evidence-based approach. It provides the information necessary to accurately diagnose, treat, and manage cruciate rupture cases and is a valuable reference for clinicians seeking the most current information on this important condition.

Contents:

Introduction (Peter Muir). Chapter 1: Morphology and function of the cruciateligaments (Hilde de Rooster, Henri Van Bree). Chapter 2: Biomechanics of the cruciate ligaments (Susannah J. Sample, Ray Vanderby Jr, Peter Muir). Chapter 3: Cruciate ligament remodeling and repair (Connie S. Chamberlain, Ray Vanderby Jr.). Chapter 4: Meniscal structure and function (Antonio Pozzi, James L. Cook). Chapter 5: Biomechanics of the normal and cranial cruciate-deficient stifle (Antonio Pozzi, Stanley E. Kim). Section II: Etiopathogenesis of Cruciate Ligament Rupture. Introduction (Peter Muir). Chapter 6: Histology of cranial cruciate ligamentrupture (Kei Hayashi, Peter Muir). Chapter 7: Genetics of cranial cruciate ligament rupture (Vicki Wilke). Chapter 8: Cruciate ligament matrix metabolism anddevelopment of laxity (Eithne Comerford). Chapter 9: Stifle morphology (Eithne Comerford). Chapter 10: Role of nitric oxide production and matrixprotease activity in cruciate ligament degeneration (David E. Spreng). Chapter 11: Role of antibodies to collagen type I and II (Hilde De Rooster, Tanya de Bruin, Eric Cox). Chapter 12: Synovitis or stifle instability, whichcomes first? (Jason A. Bleedorn, Peter Muir). Chapter 13: Role of synovial immune responses in stifle synovitis (Peter Muir) Section III: Clinical Features Introduction (Peter Muir). Chapter 14: Epidemiology of cranial cruciate ligament rupture (James L. Cook). Chapter 15: History and clinical signs of cruciateligament rupture (Peter Muir). Chapter 16: Partial versus complete rupture of thecranial cruciate ligament (Peter Muir). Chapter 17: Caudal cruciate ligament rupture (Peter Muir). Chapter 18: Stress radiography of the stifle (Ingrid Gielen, Jimmy Saunders, B. Van Ryssen, Henri van Bree). Chapter 19: Stifle ultrasonography (Cristi R. Cook). Chapter 20: Computed tomography (CT) of the stifle (Ingrid Gielen, Jimmy Saunders, Bernadette van Ryssen,Henri van Bree). Chapter 21: Magnetic resonance imaging of the stifle (Peter V. Scrivani). Section IV: Surgical Treatment Introduction (Peter Muir). Chapter 22: Arthroscopy versus arthrotomy for surgicaltreatment (Brian S. Beale, Don A. Hulse). Chapter 23: Joint Lavage (Peter Muir). Chapter 24: Extracapsular stabilization (James L. Cook). Chapter 25: Tibial plateau leveling osteotomy (Milan Milovancev, Susan L. Schaefer). Chapter 26: Tibial tuberosity advancement (Randy J. Boudrieau). Chapter 27: Intra-articular stabilization (Paul A. Manley). Chapter 28: Biomechanics of the cranial cruciate ligament deficient stifle treated by tibial osteotomies (Antonio Pozzi, Stanley E. Kim). Chapter 29: Arthroscopic follow-up after surgicalstabilization of the stifle (Brian S. Beale, Don A. Hulse). Chapter 30: Cranial cruciate ligament debridement (David E. Spreng). Chapter 31: Surgical treatment of concurrent meniscalinjury (James L. Cook, Antonio Pozzi). Chapter 32: Meniscal Release (Antonio Pozzi, James L. Cook). Chapter 33: Progression of arthritis after stiflestabilization surgery (John F. Innes). Chapter 34: Residual lameness after stifle stabilization surgery (Michael G. Conzemius, Richard B. Evans). Section V: Medical Management of Cruciate Rupture Introduction (Peter Muir). Chapter 35: Medical therapy for stifle arthritis (Gail H. Jaeger, Steven C. Budsberg). Chapter 36: Rehabilitation for dogs with cranialcruciate ligament rupture (Courtney J. Arnoldy). Section VI: Future Directions Introduction (Peter Muir). Chapter 37: Client-specific outcome measures (John F. Innes). Chapter 38: Total knee replacement in the dog (Matthew J. Allen, Katy L. Townsend, William D. Liska). Chapter 39: Regenerative medicine and cranial cruciateligament repair (Martha M. Murray). Chapter 40: Disease-modifying medical therapy (Sara Colopy).