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CC BY 4.0 · VCOT Open 2020; 03(02): e90-e95
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1716351
Case Report

Internal Fixation of a Complicated Mandibular Fracture in a Filly Using a String-of-Pearls Locking Plate Assisted by a 3D Printed Model

Sophie Boorman 
1   Department of Clinical Sciences, Auburn University–College of Veterinary Medicine, JT Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospital, Auburn, Alabama, United States
,
Kara Lascola
1   Department of Clinical Sciences, Auburn University–College of Veterinary Medicine, JT Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospital, Auburn, Alabama, United States
,
Mariano Mora-Pereira
1   Department of Clinical Sciences, Auburn University–College of Veterinary Medicine, JT Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospital, Auburn, Alabama, United States
,
Serena Ceriotti
1   Department of Clinical Sciences, Auburn University–College of Veterinary Medicine, JT Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospital, Auburn, Alabama, United States
,
Lindsey Boone
1   Department of Clinical Sciences, Auburn University–College of Veterinary Medicine, JT Vaughan Large Animal Teaching Hospital, Auburn, Alabama, United States
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Abstract

Objective The aim of this study was to describe the successful surgical treatment of a complicated mandibular fracture with a 3.5 mm string-of-pearls (SOP) locking plate in a 5-month-old Appaloosa filly presenting with neurological signs.

Study Design This is a case report.

Results The neurological signs were due to severe head trauma and stabilized with medical treatment. Financial concerns initially prevented advanced imaging; radiographs identified a mandibular symphysis fracture, a fracture of the left vertical ramus that originated at the junction between the horizontal and vertical ramus and extended toward the coronoid process and rostral maxillary fractures. Following intra-dental wiring of the symphysis fracture, a lateral malocclusion developed. Computed tomography additionally identified fractures of the right wing of the basisphenoid bone, right zygomatic arch, left paracondylar process and the lateral body of the mandible. The vertical ramus fracture was repaired utilizing a 20-hole 3.5 mm SOP plate contoured to the ventral aspect of the angle of the mandible. A scaled (1:4) three-dimensional printed model aided pre- and intra-operative surgical planning. The filly was comfortable and eating well at the 4-week recheck. Radiographs showed good callus formation at the maxilla, healing of the mandibular symphysis and ramus. Just prior to the 10-week recheck, the filly suffered severe enterocolitis and was euthanatized.

Conclusion The locking function of the SOP plate provided adequate stability for the fracture to heal without the expense of locking screws. The three-dimensional printed model aided in navigation of the complex fracture without the availability of fluoroscopy.

Keywords

CT - fracture fixation - locking plates

Authors' Contributions

S. Boorman and L. Boone were responsible for study conception. All authors were responsible for study design, acquisition of data, data analysis and interpretation, revising of the manuscript and are publicly accountable for relevant content. All authors gave final approval of the submitted manuscript.




Publikationsverlauf

Eingereicht: 01. März 2020

Angenommen: 25. Juli 2020

Artikel online veröffentlicht:
30. August 2020

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