Procedure for correction of medial patellar luxation, with arthrotomy and transposition of the tibial tubercle. Procedures to be covered include surgical approach, identification of thoracic anatomy, option to perform lung lobectomy, placement of temporary thoracostomy tube, and wound closure. Laboratory will also emphasize anasthetic management of an open thorax patient. The latter two procedures not performed in other laborotories. This laboratory allows further exposure to cats for those students entering small animal practice.
Femur fracture laboratory.
Surgical approach to the femur, repair of iatrogenically created long oblique fracture with pins and cerclage wire. Various opthalmologic procedures identified as useful to small animal practioners. C. Clothing, special equipment Refer to Student Handbook D. Grading Policies and Standards Refer to Student Handbook.