Experiences using a 1.7 mm Locking Bone Plate System for Stabilization of Appendicular Fractures in Dogs and Cats

Introduction: The study’s objective was to retrospectively evaluate the stabilization of appendicular fractures using a 1.7 mm bone plating system. A review of medical records of dogs and cats with fractures stabilized with the Fixin 1.7 mm locking bone plate system from 2019 to 2023 was performed.

Materials and Methods: Fractures were stabilized using both minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) and open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) methods. Data pertaining to the signalment, nature of the fracture, implants, evidence of fracture healing, and limb function were recorded. Outcomes, including complications and explants, were determined from clinical and radiographic follow-up exams. Limb function was evaluated between 30 and 270 days. One hundred out of 133 fractures met the inclusion criteria. Fractures were excluded due to lack of follow-up radiographs, prophylactic plating, or the use of non-1.7 mm additional plates.

Results: Complete healing occurred in 29/37 (78%) using MIPO and 48/63 (76%) with ORIF, combined successful outcome was 77/100 (77%). Follow-up evaluations were performed between 30 and 270 days postoperatively. Complications occurred in 7/37 (19%) fractures when done via MIPO and 8/63 (13%) fractures when done via ORIF, with an overall complication rate of 15/100 (15%).

Discussion/Conclusion: Despite having a moderate complication rate, the Fixin 1.7 mm microlocking bone plate system appears to be an acceptable implant for the stabilization and fixation of traumatic appendicular fractures in dogs and cats.

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Artikel online veröffentlicht:
15. Juli 2025