Management of penetrating joint injuries.
A classification scheme for penetrating joint injuries is presented. Diagnostic techniques and treatment recommendations for managing penetrating joint injuries in small animals are described. Techniques used in human and equine patients are discussed for comparison.
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Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, USA.
D000818:Animals; D000829:Animals, Domestic / Q000293:injuries*; D002415:Cats; D004285:Dogs; D007596:Joints / Q000293:injuries* / Q000502:physiology / Q000601:surgery; D009985:Orthopedics / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards / Q000662:veterinary; D014950:Wounds, Penetrating / Q000145:classification / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*