Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Two dogs healed after new nail and pin surgery for broken shin bones
By Nanai, Beatrix & Basinger, Randy R·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2005·South Carolina Surgical Referral Service, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of a new investigational interlocking nail supplement in the repair of comminuted diaphyseal tibia fractures in two dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Two dogs suffered severe fractures in their leg bones after accidents. They underwent surgery using a new type of interlocking nail and external fixator to stabilize the fractures. Both dogs healed well, with one recovering in 6 weeks and the other in 17 weeks without any complications. This new method showed promise for providing stability during the healing process.
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Abstract
Two dogs were diagnosed with highly comminuted diaphyseal tibial fractures following traumatic incidents. Investigational hybrid interlocking nail (ILN) bolt/external skeletal fixator (ESF) pins were used to repair both fractures. The surgery was successful, and fractures healed without complications by 6 weeks (case no. 1) and 17 weeks (case no. 2) after surgery. This article describes the application and the advantages of a new, investigational ILN supplement that was specifically designed to accomplish initial rigid stability and allow progressive destabilization to the fracture repair. The authors are continuing to study the biomechanical properties of this procedure in order to accurately establish clear recommendations for its use in certain fracture situations.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15870256/