Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Use of fluorocarbon polymer and carbon fiber for restoration of facial contour in a horse.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1981
- Authors:
- Valdez, H & Rook, J S
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A 10-year-old male horse had surgery to fix a depression fracture in his skull that involved the bones in his forehead, eye socket, and nose. This injury happened four months before the surgery, and by that time, the fracture had already healed. During the operation, the veterinarian used special materials called fluorocarbon polymer and carbon fiber to help reshape the horse's face and improve its appearance. The procedure aimed to restore the horse's facial contour effectively.
Abstract
A 10-year-old gelding was operated on for a depression fracture involving the frontal, lacrimal, and nasal bones. The fracture had been sustained 4 months prior to surgery and was healed. Fluorocarbon polymer and carbon fiber was implanted subperiosteally to reconstruct the defect, giving the animal a more cosmetic appearance.
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