Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Fracture repair in dogs and cats using Liberty Lock plating system
By Mascellino, Haley et al.·Published in Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T·2023·MedVet Medical Center for Pets, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: A Retrospective Short-Term Evaluation Using a Polyaxial Plating System in 60 Small Animal Fractures.
Plain-English summary
A group of 54 dogs and 6 cats with various fractures were treated using a special locking plate system called the Liberty Lock System (LLS). All 60 fractures healed successfully, with most pets showing signs of recovery within about 6 weeks. While there were a few complications, such as a surgical site infection in some cases, the overall rate of serious issues was low. The LLS proved to be an effective option for repairing fractures in both dogs and cats, allowing them to heal well without major problems.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE:  The aim of this study was to retrospectively evaluate the use, complications and outcomes of the Liberty Lock System (LLS) used to repair fractures in dogs and cats. STUDY DESIGN:  Medical records (October 2016-June 2019) of dog and cat fractures repaired with the LLS were reviewed. Data reviewed included signalment, fracture classification, complications and radiographic outcome. RESULTS:  The LLS was used to repair 60 fractures (57 appendicular and 3 axial) in 54 dogs and 6 cats. Mean time to radiographic union was 6 weeks (range: 4-16). Radiographic union was achieved in all 60 fractures with 55/60 healing without recorded complications. Major complications 4/60 and minor complication 1/60 rates were low and no catastrophic complications occurred. The most common major complication was surgical site infection. CONCLUSION:  The LLS allowed for successful repair in all 60 cases with a wide variety of fractures. The LLS had a similar complication rate and time to radiographic union to that reported in other veterinary locking plate systems. The LLS is a reliable locking plate system which offers some advantages such as a low-profile plate with the ability to place non-polyaxial to angled polyaxial screws, to treat fractures in dogs and cats.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36577444/