title: Spinal fracture/luxation.
abstract: Clinical management of the spinal fracture/luxation patient requires prompt and accurate diagnosis of the extent of injury coupled with intensive medical or surgical intervention. Convalescent patient care is often physically challenging and labor intensive.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Clinical Studies, Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, University of Edinburgh, Scotland.
authors.forename: B M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Kirby
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D000829:Animals, Domestic / Q000293:injuries*; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards / Q000662:veterinary; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D009985:Orthopedics / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards / Q000662:veterinary; D011300:Preoperative Care; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D013124:Spinal Injuries / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*