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Advances in Exotic Animal Osteosynthesis.
Mikel Sabater González1, Daniel Calvo Carrasco2
1Exoticsvet, Valencia 46015, Spain.
The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Exotic Animal Practice
|August 10, 2019
Summary
Exotic animal orthopedics lags behind small animal and human medicine. This review explores new orthopedic materials and techniques from laboratory animal studies that may advance exotic animal treatment.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Orthopedics
- Exotic Animal Medicine
- Comparative Orthopedics
Background:
- Exotic animal orthopedics has not fully adopted advancements from small animal surgery and human medicine.
- Minimally invasive osteosynthesis is common in small animals but nascent in exotic species.
- This article complements prior reviews on small mammal, avian, and reptile orthopedics.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent studies on novel orthopedic materials and techniques.
- To identify potential advancements for exotic animal orthopedic treatment.
- To bridge the gap between current exotic animal orthopedic practices and cutting-edge research.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent studies in laboratory animals.
- Focus on novel orthopedic materials and surgical techniques.
- Analysis of research with potential application in exotic species.
Main Results:
- Identified several promising new orthopedic materials.
- Highlighted innovative surgical techniques with potential for minimally invasive osteosynthesis in exotic animals.
- Synthesized findings from laboratory animal research relevant to exotic species.
Conclusions:
- New orthopedic materials and techniques show significant potential for advancing exotic animal care.
- Further research and adaptation are needed to integrate these advancements into routine exotic animal orthopedic practice.
- Bridging the knowledge gap can improve orthopedic treatment outcomes for exotic animals.
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