Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2008; 21(05): 451-458
DOI: 10.3415/VCOT-07-08-0080
Clinical Communication
Schattauer GmbH

Epoxy putty external skeletal fixation for fractures of the four main metacarpal and metatarsal bones in cats and dogs

B. De La Puerta
1   The Royal Veterinary College — Veterinary Clinical Sciences, The Queen Mother Hospital for Animals, North Mymms, UK
,
T. Emmerson
2   North Downs Specialist Referrals, Caterham, Surrey, UK
,
A. P. Moores
3   Anderson Sturgess Veterinary Specialists, Hursley, Winchester, Hampshire, UK
,
M. J. Pead
1   The Royal Veterinary College — Veterinary Clinical Sciences, The Queen Mother Hospital for Animals, North Mymms, UK
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Publication History

Received: 16 August 2007

Accepted 16 April 2007

Publication Date:
21 December 2017 (online)

Summary

The objective of this retrospective study was to report the clinical use, advantages, disadvantages, complications and outcome of an epoxy putty external skeletal fixator (EPESF) used for the repair of fractures of all four main metatarsal or metacarpal bones in a single limb in 11 dogs and 11 cats. The aim of this technique was to achieve satisfactory alignment of the proximal and distal joints and the digits, rather than anatomical reconstruction of the metacarpal/metatarsal bones themselves. All of the cases achieved fracture union and they all recovered fully without any residual lameness.