Management of penetrating joint injuries

Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract. 1995 Sep;25(5):1197-223. doi: 10.1016/s0195-5616(95)50111-1.

Abstract

A classification scheme for penetrating joint injuries is presented. Diagnostic techniques and treatment recommendations for managing penetrating joint injuries in small animals are described. Techniques used in human and equine patients are discussed for comparison.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Animals, Domestic / injuries*
  • Cats
  • Dogs
  • Joints / injuries*
  • Joints / physiology
  • Joints / surgery
  • Orthopedics / methods
  • Orthopedics / standards
  • Orthopedics / veterinary
  • Wounds, Penetrating / classification
  • Wounds, Penetrating / therapy
  • Wounds, Penetrating / veterinary*