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Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2002; 15(02): 85-91
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1632719
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1632719
Clinical Communication
Femoral and humeral fracture treatment with an intramedullary pin/external fixator tie-in configuration in growing dogs and cats
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Publication History
Received
21 August 2000
Accepted
13 July 2001
Publication Date:
07 February 2018 (online)
Summary
Nineteen growing animals, eleven dogs and eight cats, suffering from femoral or humeral fractures were treated with IM pin/external fixator “tie-in” configuration. Implant disassembling was performed in nine subjects within 30 days. Radiographic examination showed bone healing within 60 days in all of the patients and the implants were removed. Limb function recovery was complete in most patients (16/19). Therefore, our conclusion is that the “tie-in” technique is a good surgical option for treating fractures affecting growing animals.
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