Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Mandibular corrective osteotomy using novel locking compression plate 3.5/4.5/5.0 mm metaphyseal plates.
- Journal:
- Veterinary surgery : VS
- Year:
- 2013
- Authors:
- Klaus, Christoph S et al.
- Affiliation:
- Equine Clinic of the Free University of Berlin · Germany
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A team of veterinarians treated an eight-month-old Thoroughbred horse with a serious jaw condition called mandibular brachygnathia, where the lower jaw is shorter than normal. They performed a surgery to correct this issue using a special type of plate to hold the jaw in place, and they did it with a minimally invasive technique to reduce recovery time. After three months, the horse showed good healing with only minor complications, and both the appearance of the jaw and the owner's satisfaction were rated as excellent. This method of surgery appears to be a successful option for correcting this jaw condition in young horses.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To describe a technique and the outcome of using 3.5/4.5/5.0 Metaphyseal Locking Compression Plate for corrective osteotomy of mandibular brachygnathia. STUDY DESIGN: Clinical report. ANIMAL: Eight-month Thoroughbred horse. METHODS: Severe mandibular brachygnathia was surgically treated by corrective osteotomy and fixation with 2 LCP 3.5/4.5/5.0 Metaphyseal plates inserted using minimally invasive technique. RESULTS: Severe mandibular brachygnathia was treated successfully with minor complications and stable fixation after 3 months. Cosmetic outcome and owner satisfaction was excellent. CONCLUSIONS: Corrective osteotomy and fixation with LCP 3.5/4.5/5.0 Metaphyseal plates can be considered as a surgical technique for correction of severe mandibular brachygnathia in weanlings.
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