Optimising Outcome in Small Animal Orthopaedics

Veterinary surgeons have always aimed to reflect, analyse and improve professional practice for the benefit of the animal patient and the client owner. Over the years
this has led to the current evidence-based approach to Veterinary Medicine, which combines clinical expertise, the most relevant and best available scientific evidence, patient circumstances and owners’ values. Defining the desired outcome and measuring the actual outcome after a surgical procedure are important to assess the clinical effectiveness of a surgical procedure. […]