title: Special considerations in bovine orthopedics and lameness.
abstract: This article discusses the features that make bovine orthopedics a unique area. Changes in methodology and design of internal fixation devices are considered, particularly as they differ in application to the different age and weight categories. Pediatric and economic considerations and the importance of client communications are reviewed in detail.
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000191:economics / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000662:veterinary*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D007794:Lameness, Animal / Q000191:economics / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D009985:Orthopedics / Q000662:veterinary*