Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
BIODEGRADABLE IMPLANTS IN FRACTURE FIXATION IN SMALL ANIMAL SURGERY
- Journal:
- Veterinary Radiology
- Year:
- 1988
- Authors:
- Axelson, Per B.
- Species:
- dog
Abstract
The Finnish group led by Rokkanen and Tormala has developed a biodegradable implant for fracture fixation. Results from experimental and clinical studies of polyglycolic acid (PGA) are encouraging, and further studies are being made in the use the biorod, which has been used successfully to treat an avulsed calcaneal fracture in a puppy. Other biodegradable substances are being investigated to improve biodegradable fracture fixation devices.
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Search related cases →Original publication: https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1740-8261.1988.tb01751.x