Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Internal fixation of a tibial fracture in an adult horse.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1982
- Authors:
- Bramlage, L R & Hanes, G E
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 3-year-old Thoroughbred mare was brought in because she was limping on her back leg due to a broken bone in her leg. During the examination, the fracture got worse and became a complete break. The veterinarians fixed the break using a surgical method that involved placing screws and metal plates on the bone. After 18 months, the mare showed no signs of problems from the injury or the surgery. The study found that this surgical approach made it easier to place the plates and provided better support than other methods.
Abstract
A 3-year-old Thoroughbred mare was examined because of hindlimb lameness from incomplete fracture of the tibia, which became a complete diaphyseal fracture during the examination. The fracture was repaired by open reduction and internal fixation with lag screws and 2 neutralization plates. A cranial approach was used and the plates were placed craniolateral and medial on the tibia. At 18 months after surgery, there was no evidence of complications resulting from the fracture or its repair. It was concluded that a cranial approach with craniolateral and medial plate placement allows easier insertion and gives increased stability over previously described methods.
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