I created this video because I find that veterinarians often use the terms almost interchangeably. The subcutaneous pattern refers to the closer of the deep and sometimes the superficial subcutaneous layers […]
The debate about doing FHO or THR is often endless. When speaking to most board certified surgeons, the THR wins; but in my opinion it is very much case dependent.
The FHO is often referred to in the textbooks as a salvage procedure. This means that it is a last ditch effort to save limb or life; a lesser choice procedure. If
The Penrose drain is a very inexpensive drain to use and likely readily available in most hospitals. It is easy to use as most veterinarians have seen one used and
This video demonstrates how to efficiently and easily change the reservoirs (grenade or Vacutainer) for suction drains. It also describes how to measure the amount of fluid collected in the
http://youtube.com/watch?v=5-gXHMziOkE&feature=youtu.beThe MEDIAL collateral ligament of the stifle is tested by placing the stifle in extension and then applying pressure to the LATERAL aspect of the joint. I usually place
Sometimes the Jackson Pratt drain is just too big for a smaller patient and a smaller wound. In these cases; I use a butterfly needle of even IV tubing and a
This is my favourite drain. It is a suction drain, therefore very efficient at removing fluid and it negates dead space by pulling in the tissues. The JP drain prevents any discharge
To create an Ehmer sling on a dog – please watch video: I do not even attempt to place on e of these on a cat. Just place the cat
When the coxofemoral joint luxates, the femoral head most commonly moves into a craniodorsal position relative to the acetabulum. To diagnose a craniodorsal luxation of a hip in a dog or cat: