• prosthetic, orthotic, appliances, amputation, orthopaedic rehabilitation, veterinary science, surgery, cost-efficient methods, locally available materials, sling, paralyzed limbs, hand drawings, photographs, surgical techniques, thomas splints

    The author has developed innovative techniques for the fitting of prosthetic and orthotic appliances on large animals, including those related to amputation and orthopaedic rehabilitation. The book includes practical lessons and illustrations that will be useful for students, teachers, researchers, and practitioners in Veterinary Science, particularly in the field of surgery. The aim of the book is to publish effective and cost-efficient methods, such as the use of locally available materials to create a sling for lifting downed large animals and facilitating exercise for unused and paralyzed limbs. The book also includes hand drawings and photographs to help visualize the surgical techniques and provides step-by-step instructions for the fabrication of modified Thomas Splints and other devices. Overall, the book offers valuable insights into the complex and rare techniques involved in orthopaedic treatment for large animals.

  • 1. Abnormal Movement of Limb

    2. Body Symmetry of Animal in Relation to Location of Centre of Gravity

    3. Gait of A Normal Animal, Fractured Patient and Animal with Thomas Splint

    4. Skeletal System of Bovine

    5. Number of Bones in Skeleton of Ox

    6. Superficial Muscles of Fore and Hind Limbs

    7. Skull of Ox : Dorsal View

    8. Skull of Ox (Sinuses Opened)

    9. Skull of Ox, without Mandible, Ventral View

    10. Skull of Ox: Lateral Vew

    11. Sagittal Section of Skull of Ox Without Mandible

    12 Mandible and Hyoid Bone

    13. Atlas

    14. The Cervical Vertebrae

    15. Fourth Lumbar Vertebrae and Sacrum of Ox

    16. Scapula of Ox

    17. Carpus and Adjacent Bones of Ox

    18. Metacarpal and Metatarsal of Ox

    19. Bone of Distal Part of Fore Limb of Ox

    20. Sacrum of Ox

    21. Bones of the Pelvic Girdle

    22. Right Os Coxae of Ox; Lateral View

    23. Bones of the Hind Limb

    24. Tarsus and Adjacent Bones of Ox

    25. Orthopaedic Instruments

    26. First Aid in Orthopaedic Patient

    27. Classification of Fracture

    28. Curve Showing Degree of Inflammation and Time of Application of External Immobilisers

    29. Bone Showing Various Level of Fracture and Their External Immobilisation Technique

    30. Fracture Immobilizing Bandages

    31. Various External Immobilizer for Large Animal Fracture Repair

    32. Immobilization of Fracture by Temporary Immobilizer

    33. Pop Bandaging Technique

    34. Length to be Covered by P.O.P Cast for Immobilization of Fracture of Different Sites

    35. Reinforced Pop Cast with Padded Bamboo Splints

    36. Pop Cast With Window for Compound Fracture

    37. Materials used for Immobilization of Fractured Limb with Gum Bandage

    38. Arrangement of 16 Layer Padded Cloth

    39. Fabrication of Netted Padded Bamboo Splint

    40. Fabrication of Single U-Plate and Conjoindu-Plate Using Green Bamboo, Cane, Bread Twiser and Iron Rod

    41. Liberal Application of GUM over the Fracture Area for Immobilisation

    42. Application of Cotton Padded Cloth and its Retention for Immobilization of Fracture Site

    43. Application of First Layer Padded Cloth & Its Retention with Thread

    44. Liberal Application of Gum Over the 1st Layer Padded Cloth

    45. Reinforcement of Gum Bandage with Padded Netted Bamboo Splint

    46. Fixation of Protective Rubber Slipper Over Foot

    47. Classification of Fracture & its Repair in Large Animal

    48. Lower Level Fracture and Its Repair

    49. Treatment of Lower Level Fracture (HINDLIMB)

    50. Lower Level Fracture

    51. Middle Level Fracture Repair

    52. Middle Level Fracture

    53. Higher Level Fracture Repair

    54. Photo Feature of Higher Level Fracture

    55. Highest Level Fracture (HLF) and its Management

    56. Photo Features of Highest Level Fracture

    57. Conjoined ‘U’ Plate with Ring for Immobilisation of Radius and Ulna Fracture

    58. Hanging Pin Cast

    59. Intramedullary Pinning of Humerus in Large Animal

    60. Intramedullary Pinning of Femur in Large Animal

    61. Modified Valpeau Sling for Highest Level Fore Limb Fracture

    62. Modified Velpeau Sling for Highest Level Fracture of Hind Limb

    63. Different Types of Thomas Splints

    64. Thomas Splint Used in Animals (For Fore limb)

    65. List of Requisite for Preparation of Large Animal Thomas Splint

    66. Measurement of Ring of Thomas Splint for Large Animal

    67. Wire Rings Required for Different Age Group of Animals

    68. Preparation of Side Bars of Large Animal Thomas Splint

    69. Method of Tying Ring with Bamboo Splint and Description

    70. Padding of Thomas Splint Ring with Jute & Cotton Bandage

    71. Medial Bending of Lower Half of Thomas Splint

    72. Measurement of Length of Thomas Splint, Shortening of Length & Padding of Distal End

    73. Net Fabrication in Large Animals Thomas Splint

    74. Fitting Thomas Splint and Its Retention Over Gum Bandage

    75. Fitting of Thomas Splint in Forelimb of Large Animal

    76. Method of Fitting of Thomas Splint in Hind Limb of Large Animal

    77. Method of Securing Thomas Splint

    78. Method of Fixation of Hoof With the Distal End of Thomas Splint

    80. Recommendation of Confinement Space and Time for Fracture Immobilised Patient

    82. Fabrication of Durable Thomas Splint

    84. Immobilisation of Proximal 1/3rd Metacarpal and Metatarsal Bone

    85. Technique of Immobilization of Carpometacarpal and Tarsometa Tarsal or Joint Dislocation

    86. Immobilisation Technique for Upper Third Radius-Ulna Fracture

    87. Technique of Immobilization of Upper 3rd Tibia Fibula Fracture

    88. Conjoined Double Thomas Splint for Both Tibia Fibula – Fracture Repair

    89. Immobilization of Symphysial Fractured Mandible in Large Animals

    90. Immobilization of Fracture of Ramus of Mandible

    91. Immobilization of Limb for Flexor Tendon Repair

    92. Digital Tendon Repair

    93. Suturing Technique of Transected Gastrocnemious Tendon

    94. Immobilization of Hind Limb for Tendo Achiles Repair

    95. Hip Dislocation and It’s Correction

    96. Contracted Leg in Calves

    97. Flushing Facility of Compound Fracture

    98. Flushing Facility of Compound Fracture

    99. Provision of Counter Opening and Flushing Catheter Fixation Within Infected Fracture

    100. Classification of Tumor

    101. Classification of Bone Tumours

    102. Amputation of the Claw

    103. Single Digit Amputation

    104. Double Digit Amputation

    105. Level of Amputation at Fore & Hind Limb by Bone Section Technique

    106. Method of Apposing Muscle, Fascia, Skin Over Amputed Stump

    107. Joint Disarticulation Method of Limb Amputation

    108. Fetlock Disarticulation

    109. Carpo-Metacarpal Joint Disarticulation

    110. Elbow Disarticulation

    111. Shoulder Disarticulation

    112. Tarso-Metatarsal Joint Disarticulation Technique in Large animal

    113. Stiffle Disarticulation

    114. HIP Disarticulation

    115. Figures of Various Amputees by Joint Disarticulation Method

    116. Comparison Between Bone Section and Joint Disarticulation Method of Limb Amputation

    117. Different Steps in Preparation of Permanent Prothesis

    118. Different Steps in Preparation of Fore Limb Prothesis

    119. Below Knee (B.K) Prothesis

    120. Above Knee (A.K.) Prosthesis

    121. Hind Foot Prosthesis-I

    122. Below Hock (B.H.) Prosthesis -II

    123. Above Hock (A.H.) Prosthesis - III

    124. Amputation and Prosthetic Limb Below Carpus in Cattle

    125. Indications for Rehabiltation of Downer’s Cow Using Mobile Sling

    126. Requisite for Preparation of Large Animal Mobile Sling

    127. Fabrication of Mobile Sling

    128. Preparation of Padded Tyres for Sling Preparation

    129. Supportive Sling

    130. Fabrication of Mobile Sling

    131. Method of Placing Downer Animal Within The Sling

    132. Method of Slinging

    133. Recommended Duration for Slinging Large Animal

    134. Sling Rehabilitation of Calf

    135. Importance of Rehabilitation of More Than one Limb Fractured Animal Within Mobile Sling

    136. Rehabilitation of Large Animal in Exercise Cart

    137. Rehabilitation of Two Limb Fractured Animal Within Mobile Sling

    138. Osteology

    139. Prosthetic Fitting

  • Sadananda Nayak, (Retired)

    Professor and Head, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry, Orissa University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubneshwar 751 003, Orissa, India

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