Revisiting a landmark case from the pastAugust 1, 2023Alice, a two-year-old mixed breed dog, presented to the emergency service of the Veterinary Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania one weekend in November 2004. The pooch had unknown trauma while spending time on a large farm in York, Pa.
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Ergonomics essential for surgical safetyJuly 27, 2023Ergonomics. Many who perform long days of surgery will be familiar with the aching neck or lower back as you sit on the sofa recuperating from the day.
A look at fluid stewardshipJuly 24, 2023IV fluids are commonly used to stabilize hospitalized patients. When used properly, they replace fluids and electrolytes and help patients heal. Otherwise, it can be dangerous and fatal.
Early interventions aid in juvenile fracturesJune 13, 2023Orthopedic injuries in our juvenile patients can be challenging and rewarding all at the same time. Puppies and kittens are resilient on so many levels. Their energetic and explosive antics can sometimes lead to injury, however, seemingly minor trauma can lead to serious injury.
Six steps for easier lipoma removalMay 22, 2023Lipoma removal is not a simple lumpectomy. It takes very careful surgical procedure and aftercare for these to heal without incident.
Surgical instrument selection and careApril 25, 2023Selecting the right tools makes for a more pleasant experience in performing procedures. Keeping tools in good working order also makes the job much less frustrating.
Hurdling common surgical roadblocksMarch 22, 2023Any veterinarian performing surgery is bound to encounter a case that did not go as planned. Whether the patient had a complication, a true error was made, or the client’s perception of their pet’s outcome was skewed, these cases can take a toll on all veterinary staff members involved. Although these cases can feel defeating, they often present learning opportunities.
A 'mini' new technology for jaw fracturesMarch 6, 2023Dr. John Lewis discusses the differences between bioresorbable miniplates and titanium miniplates.
Classifying and newly subclassifying medial patella luxation in dogsJanuary 17, 2023Canine medial patella luxation is a common cause of lameness. While it most often affects small and toy breed dogs, medium and large breed dogs can also be impacted. Clinical presentation varies depending on the severity (or grade) of luxation. Most patients with patella luxation will present at a young age, some as early as three months, but many are around 12 months to four years old.
There's a new way to detect cancerDecember 3, 2022There are 14.5 million growths detected every year in the U.S. Approximately 40 percent of them are never diagnosed for reasons of time, cost, and invasiveness of procedure among others.
