Why intratesticular blocks are simple, low cost and effectiveJuly 27, 2017Although many colleagues use local blocks routinely, one body part is all too often neglected—the testicle. Yet, intratesticular blocks are easy, cheap and effective.
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WSU vet establishes veterinary laparoscopic training programJuly 14, 2017Are you a veterinary surgeon interested in learning more about laparoscopy for pets? Washington State University is now offering training for veterinarian surgeons in laparoscopy, with the chance to earn a certification too.
The latest in veterinary diagnostic techJune 29, 2017The phrase “Digital radiology is the splash in the veterinary world these days” spoken by a radiologist probably comes as no surprise. That’s what Michael Bailey, DVM, Dipl. ACVR, a radiologist at IDEXX Telemedicine Consultants, stated as part of a discussion about the latest diagnostic technologies—along with mitigating the dangers of radiation.
Dog with severe maxillofacial trauma adapts wellJune 28, 2017I want to share with you a story about a special patient. Teresa is a 2-year-old mixed breed dog, originally from Thailand, who was flown to New Jersey for medical treatment of prior maxillofacial trauma.
Tips and tricks to clip like a proJune 21, 2017When surgery patients go home, they sometimes look like Freddy Krueger visited them in their anesthetic dreams. Veterinarians rarely pay much attention to clipping and clippers, but they should, because poor technique and cleaning actually could affect the outcome of the surgery.
Kansas State vets perform cataract surgery on young gibbonMarch 16, 2017Veterinarians at the Kansas State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine have performed what might be the first cataract surgery on a young ape patient in the U.S. The lucky ape? Booger, a 2-year-old gibbon.
Should you perform scrotal castration?March 1, 2017Have you ever wondered, deep inside, why most U.S. dogs are neutered with a prescrotal approach while cats, sheep, goats, pigs, horses, bulls and exotic pets do just fine with a scrotal castration?
Revealed: 2016 ‘They Ate What?!’ X-Ray winnerSeptember 1, 2016For the past 11 years, Veterinary Practice News has hosted the annual “They Ate What?!” radiograph contest, where veterinarians send in the craziest and strangest radiographs they’ve encountered in their practices.
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10 Helpful Hacks for Veterinary SurgeonsApril 11, 2016Veterinary surgeons, like all specialists, have all kinds of little tricks that help prevent brain damage, decrease frustration and get answers faster. Here are 10 hacks to help you diagnose and treat better and faster. 1. Diagnose an MPL Diagnosing a medial patellar luxation can be difficult in a tense patient. A simple way to help with the diagnosis is to grab the foot and hock and rotate them internally. This will displace the tibial crest and patellar tendon medially, which will help luxate the patella more easily. If the luxation is lateral, the foot and hock are rotated externally. To be thorough, rotate the foot and hock both ways to rule in or out the possibility of a patellar luxation of any type. This simple test should be part of any physical exam, especially in small dogs that are at risk. 2. Have the ultrasound reflex Think of your last frustrating ADR abdominal case. What did you do? A physical exam? Blood work? More blood work? Radiographs? Much time, frustration and money could be saved if an ultrasound were performed early in the …
