Harry Scott, BVSc CertSAD CBiol FSB DSAS(Orth) FRCVS CCRP, RCVS recognised specialist in small animal surgery (orthopaedics), Clinical director, Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists. Harry graduated from the University of Liverpool. Whilst working in small animal practice and for animal charities (PDSA and RSPCA) he developed interest in both orthopaedics and dermatology culminating in RCVS Certificates in both disciplines. Harry became a Fellow of the RCVS by examination in Canine Spinal Surgery in 1992 and obtained the RCVS Diploma in Small Animal Surgery (Orthopaedics) in 1999. He has worked as an orthopaedic surgeon in referral centres in the UK and in Australia.

Juan M. Marti graduated from Glasgow Veterinary School in 1990, where he also achieved a Master's in Veterinary Medicine and a Certificate in Small Animal Orthopedics. After a year in private practice in London, he moved to North Carolina Veterinary School for his surgical residency, taught at Mississippi and Ohio Veterinary Schools for another four years and then moved to Virginia, where he became a partner in a busy multispecialty referral veterinary hospital.

Philip Witte, BSc BVSc CertAVP(GSAS) MRCVS, Southern Counties Veterinary Specialists. Philip graduated from the University of Bristol in 2005. He worked in general mixed practice for two years then became involved in a Cape Buffalo breeding project in the Kruger National Park in South Africa. Since 2008 Philip has worked in private small animal orthopaedic referral practice as an intern then as a resident. He has completed the RCVS Certificate in Advanced Veterinary Practice (General Small Animal Surgery) and has authored a number of scientific publications.

Authors. Preface. Introduction to Feline Orthopaedic Surgery. Examination and Diagnostic Tools. Management of the Orthopaedic Trauma Patient. Fracture Classification, Decision-Making and Bone Healing. Instruments and Implants. Fracture Fixation Methods: Principles and Techniques. Arthrology. Forelimb Fractures. Other Disorders of the Forelimb. Hindlimb Fractures. Other Disorders of the Hindlimb. The Skull and Mandible - Fractures and Dislocations. The Skull and Mandible - Other Disorders. The Spine - Fractures and Dislocations. The Spine - Other Disorders. Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation. Neuromuscular Disorders. Miscellaneous Orthopaedic Disorders. Oncology of the Skeletal System. Index.