Abstract:Background: Surgical stabilisation of the distal phalanx (DP) is a potential therapeutic strategy for severe acute laminitis.Objective: To evaluate the effects of locking compression plate (LCP) fixation of the DP to the dorsal hoof wall.
Study design: Ex vivo and in vivo experiments.Methods: A T-shaped LCP was applied to one limb per pair in six pairs of cadaver forelimbs subjected to a combination of thermally induced lamellar failure and vertical load to simulate severe acute laminitis. Standard radiographi… Show more
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