Long Bone Fracture Fixation with an Intramedullary Pin and C-clamp-on Plate in Dogs: 21 Cases (1992-1997)

This article describes the use of a modified C-clamp-on plate in conjunction with an intramedullary pin for the treatment of long bone diaphyseal fractures in dogs. Based on the long-term results, the advantages, as well as the limitations and possible complications of this new internal fixation technique are described.

Keywords

Fracture - C-clam-on plate - dog

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