Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Fracture repair in cats with Fixin mini locking plates
By Ferrero, Francesca C et al.·Published in Veterinary and comparative orthopaedics and traumatology : V.C.O.T·2020·Clinica Albese per Animali da Compagnia, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Fracture Repair in Cats Using a Conical Coupling Mini 1.9 to 2.5 mm Locking Plate System.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 54 cats with long bone fractures underwent treatment using a specialized locking plate system called the Fixin mini 1.9 to 2.5. The average healing time for these fractures was about 8.8 weeks, and while some complications were noted, they were similar to those seen with other treatment methods. Overall, this system proved effective for stabilizing various types of fractures in cats, allowing them to recover well.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE:  The aim of this study was to retrospectively evaluate the clinical application of the Fixin mini 1.9 to 2.5 system for the treatment of long bone fractures in cats. We proposed that the Fixin mini system would successfully stabilize long bone fractures in cats with a healing time and complication rate similar to those previously reported for feline fractures using other locking bone plate systems. MATERIALS AND METHODS:  Medical records and radiographs of cats with long bone fractures stabilized with the Fixin mini 1.9 to 2.5 system were retrospectively reviewed. Signalment, body weight, bone(s) fractured, region of bone fractured, fracture classification, concurrent orthopaedic injuries, complications, time to functional union, if minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis techniques were used, plate size, number of plates, bone graft use and ancillary methods of fixation were recorded. RESULTS:  Fifty-six fractures in 54 cats were included. Mean time to radiographic union was 8.8 weeks. Complications were recorded in 8 out of 56 fractures. Major complications occurred in 4 of 56 fractures and minor complications occurred in 4 of 56 fractures. CONCLUSION:  The Fixin mini 1.9 to 2.5 system had an overall complication rate and time to functional union similar to that of other implant systems used to treat feline long bone fractures and it appears suitable for repair of a wide variety of long bone fracture configurations in cats.
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