New techniques

Yesterday I had the privelage of being taught the proper form for an Ehmer Sling and Robert Jones bandage. For anyone who cares always think "Ehmer for the femur". This is a sling to place on dog that has had procedure to aid in a luxating femoral head. The sling causes the limb to be abducted and cause the femoral head to stay in the acetabulum. Another first was applying a cast. Once the cast material is wetted, you have to be fast in getting the material applied due to the fact it cures (dries) very fast. Today will be our first Large animal surgery ;ab and is going to be an equine castration. I have had the opportunity to complete two of these on my own before and today should just be a refresher.