1 credit
Spring 2025 Lecture
An advanced course dealing with selected surgical diseases of dogs and cats. Designed for the student who will be practicing on small animals (small animal, companion animal, or mixed animal track). A systems approach is used to teach important concepts of surgical diseases and procedures affecting each body system. Focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of diseases commonly encountered in small animal practice.
Learning Outcomes1Identify minimally invasive surgical equipment.
2Explain the diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to hepatic and biliary surgical disease.
3Discuss special considerations with thoracic surgery and surgical management of more common intrathoracic diseases.
4Explain wound reconstruction options for various types of wounds including the advantages and disadvantages of each technique.
5Develop a diagnostic and treatment plans for dogs and cats with common fractures and joint injuries involving appendicular bones and mandible.
6Describe the etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of more common musculotendinous conditions.
7Explain the basic principles, modalities, goals, and anticipated outcomes of current physical therapy and rehabilitation therapies.
8List currently available physical therapy modalities and identify commonly used equipment.
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