Use of locking compression plates in ulnar fractures of 18 horses.
Vet Surg
; 46(2): 242-248, 2017 Feb.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
To describe the outcome, clinical findings, and complications associated with the use of the locking compression plate (LCP) for various types of ulnar fractures in horses. STUDYDESIGN:
Retrospective case series. SAMPLE POPULATION Client owned horses (n = 18).METHODS:
Medical records, radiographs, and follow-up for horses having an ulnar fracture repaired using at least 1 LCP were reviewed. Fifteen of 18 horses had fractures of the ulna only, and 3 horses had fractures of the ulna and proximal radius.RESULTS:
All 18 horses were discharged from the hospital. Complications occurred in 5 horses; incisional infection (n = 4, 22%), implant-associated infection (n = 2, 11%), and colic (n = 1, 6%). Follow-up was available for all horses at a range of 13-120 months and 15 horses (83%) were sound for their intended purpose and 3 horses (17%) were euthanatized. One horse was euthanatized for complications associated with original injury and surgery.CONCLUSIONS:
The LCP is a viable method of internal fixation for various types of ulnar fractures, with most horses in this series returning to soundness.
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Assunto principal:
Fraturas da Ulna
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Placas Ósseas
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Cavalos
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En
Ano de publicação:
2017
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