Small Animal Topic

Canine Hip Dysplasia

...6. Normal hip (left) and arthritic hip (arrow). Total Hip Replacement can restore normal structure and function of “ball and socket” joint with implants (color picture). Early recognition of joint...
Small Animal Topic

Hip Luxation

...maintaining good function after FHO. The risk of recurrent luxation or implant complication is eliminated with this technique. 4) Total hip replacement: In this scenario the joint is replaced with...
Small Animal Topic

Urinary Obstruction in Dogs

...The urinary bladder may rupture and spill urine into the dog’s abdomen with complete obstruction. Dogs with total urethral obstruction will die within days if the obstruction is not relieved....
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Maintenance of certification deadline reminder

...total of 100 activity points. A minimum of 70 activity points must be in the Diplomate’s respective specialty of certification (e.g., small animal surgery or large animal surgery). 2019 Diplomates...
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ACVS announces newly certified Diplomates

...total number of ACVS Diplomates is now 2,686, with approximately 68 percent small animal surgeons and 32 percent large animal surgeons. Betzaida Acevedo, DVM Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons...
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2024-2025 Board of Regents announced

...a board member for the Veterinary Orthopedic Society. His clinical interests include fracture fixation, angular limb deformity correction, and total hip replacement.   Meet the entire 2024-2025 Board of Regents....
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New Diplomates Certified in 2023

...total number of ACVS Diplomates is now 2,438 with approximately 67 percent small animal surgeons and 33 percent large animal surgeons. Brittany E. Abrams, DVM Diplomate, American College of Veterinary...