Common Mistakes made by Veterinarians when doing the Drawer Test
The drawer test is one that we commonly perform and rely on to determine whether or not a patient has a torn cranial cruciate ligament (CrCL). Unfortunately, the drawer test […]
The drawer test is one that we commonly perform and rely on to determine whether or not a patient has a torn cranial cruciate ligament (CrCL). Unfortunately, the drawer test […]
I am asked how to bury a knot in a continuous subcutaneous pattern on a regular basis so I thought that maybe another short video would help illustrate the point.
Of course there is more than 1 way to make a donut for a bandage. In this short presentation I demonstrate two ways. Donuts are really important to help protect
I love learning new suturing techniques and tying different patterns. I learnt this one quite a long time ago. I do not use it often but if I have a
I debated on whether I should post this video but modification to the common bandaging technique that is used by this RVT is brilliant! The changes she has made are
Free draping a limb is a must when doing an orthopedic procedure or a soft tissue surgery on a limb. Free draping is not complicated but it does require the
The subcuticular suture pattern should not be confused with the subcutaneous one. The subcuticular is a skin closure pattern while the subcutaneous is a, well, subcutaneous tissue closure pattern. Typically,
The Spica bandage is not one that we use very commonly but it can be a game changer if you need to immobilize forelimb or cover a wound in the
The slip knot is a very practical way to tie a suture knot, especially when there is a little bit of tension on the incision edges. It is important to
I thought this was an interesting case to share with you as it illustrates the importance of fully examining a joint after a trauma. This young adult, large breed dog