Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Rib fracture repair in 2-day-old Holstein calf using ligament system
By Ahern, Benjamin J & Levine, David G·Published in Veterinary surgery : VS·2009·Department of Clinical Studies, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Multiple rib fracture repair in a neonatal Holstein calf.
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- horse
Plain-English summary
A 2-day-old female Holstein calf was brought in with multiple fractures in her right ribs. The veterinarians used a specialized system to repair the fractures while the calf was under anesthesia. After the surgery, the calf was able to recover well and was discharged from the hospital just 8 days later. This new technique for repairing rib fractures in calves proved to be effective and efficient.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To report rib fracture repair in a neonatal calf using the Securos Cranial Cruciate Ligament Repair System (SCCLRS). STUDY DESIGN: Case report. ANIMALS: A 2-day-old female Holstein calf with fracture of right ribs 4-10. METHODS: On the day of admission the calf was anesthetized and rib fractures were repaired using open reduction and the SCCLRS. RESULTS: Rib fractures were successfully stabilized and the calf discharged from the hospital 8 days postoperatively. CONCLUSIONS: Modification of previously reported use of the SCCLRS to repair rib fractures in foals was required because of the different anatomy in the calf. This new technique was rapidly and easily performed for a large number of fractured ribs in this case. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Effective rib fracture repair in calves can be readily performed using the SCCLRS with modification of the technique reported in foals.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19674423/