Fixation of femur, humerus and tibia fractures in cats using intramedullary threaded Steinmann pins

Özsoy, Serhat

doi:10.1136/vr.155.5.152

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“…A congenital defect of the tibia-fibula is an unusual condition in a cat, although fracture of the tibia has sometimes been reported (Ozsoy, 2004). Occasionally, cat lameness includes fracture and luxation and in some cases is a result of congenital knee cap luxation (Loughin et al, 2006).…”

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Correction of congenital deformity of hind limbs of cat by femoro-tarsal arthrodesis: a case report

Park¹,

Cho²,

Sutradhar³

et al. 2008

Vet. Med. - Czech

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Congenitally deformed tibia-fibulas of both hind limbs were diagnosed in a four-month-old, female, domestic shorthair cat that was unable to bear weight and whose movement was painful on both stifle and hock joints. Bleeding was observed repeatedly from the wound made by deformed tibias at the cranial sides of hock joints where the bones were exposed. Radiography and computed tomography revealed a corn-shaped tibia and bow shaped fibula which extended cranio-distally without formation of the hock joints. Femoro-tarsal arthrodesis was successfully executed on both hind legs after exclusion of the deformed and pliable tibia-fibulas. Follow-up radiography showed that bone fusions had gradually improved and were without complications. Postoperatively, the cat was capable of walking on the corrected hind legs and running on the movement of hip joints. To the authors' knowledge, this is the 1st reported case of femoro-tarsal arthrodesis in a cat. In this case, femoro-tarsal arthrodesis resulted in a satisfactory outcome for congenitally deformed tibia-fibulas in cat.

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Correction of congenital deformity of hind limbs of cat by femoro-tarsal arthrodesis: a case report

Park¹,

Cho²,

Sutradhar³

et al. 2008

Vet. Med. - Czech

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“…When an intramedullary fully-threaded pin of suitable thickness is selected, both the instability problem seen with intramedullary pin is eliminated and rotational stability is achieved by the secure fit inside the medullary canal similar to a Kuntscher pin (3,6,9). Özsoy used threaded Steinmann pins to treat fractures of femur, humerus and tibia in cats (7). However, these pins were unsuitable for removal and, therefore, not removed.…”

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“…Provided pin application principles are strictly adhered to, intramedullary pinning is a method that can easily be applied (4,5). Treatment of fractures via intramedullary fixation is regularly used in veterinary orthopaedics (4,6,7). For this treatment method, the Steinmann pin appears to be the most often used material, either on its own or in combination, while the Rush pin, Kirschner wire, Küntscher pin, interlocking pin, and in recent years, the Trilam nail have all been employed (6,(8)(9)(10).…”

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“…For this treatment method, the Steinmann pin appears to be the most often used material, either on its own or in combination, while the Rush pin, Kirschner wire, Küntscher pin, interlocking pin, and in recent years, the Trilam nail have all been employed (6,(8)(9)(10). In shaft fractures of cats, Özsoy has used negative, full-threaded and trocar-pointed Steinmann pins (7). Alongside metal implants, biodegradable polylactic acid intramedullary implants are also used in fracture treatment (11,12).…”

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Use of intramedullary fullythreaded pins in the fixation of feline and canine humeral, femoral and tibial fractures

Altunatmaz¹,

Özsoy²,

Mutlu³

et al. 2012

Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol

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Intramedullary fully-threaded pins were manufactured from an alloy of titanium, aluminium and vanadium in a fully-threaded style. Pins were produced in various diameters, ranging from 4 mm to 11 mm. Pin lengths varied from 5 cm to 22 cm. The proximal end of the pins was designed to fit into a hexagonal screwdriver, while the distal end was slightly tapered to allow for ease of entry into cancellous bone. Treatment using the fully-threaded intra- medullary pin was carried out in a total of 175 fractures of the humerus, femur, and tibia in 95 cats (bilateral femur in 1 case) and 77 dogs (bilateral femur in 2 cases). Radiographic follow-up for the cases was performed at monthly intervals. Non-union developed in one dog with a femoral fracture in which cerclage wire had also been used. Delayed healing and lameness were observed in two other dogs. Healing with excessive callus formation was observed in 16 dogs. However, there were not any problems noted in these dogs in regards to limb usage. Clinical and radiological results obtained for the remaining cases were found to be very good. Normal, complete fracture healing occurred between four to 14 weeks in dogs, and between four to 12 weeks in cats. Pins were removed upon observation of satisfactory functional and radiographic recovery. Pins could not be removed from 26 cats and 21 dogs as the owners had declined pin removal, or because the owners were lost to follow-up.

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“…Distal femoral fractures in cats are successfully treated using pin and wires, Rush pins, intramedullary threaded pins, interlocking pins, clamp rod internal fixators, and plates or plate-rods (2,4,6,7,(10)(11)(12)(13)(14)(15). In addition to these methods, intramedullary pins are used in combination with external fixators (tie-in) (7,(16)(17)(18).…”

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The treatment of supracondylar and diaphyseal femoral fractures incats using intramedullary two-way stacked Kirschner wire application

Altunatmaz¹,

Karabağlı²,

Kaya³

et al. 2017

Turk J Vet Anim Sci

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Femoral fractures in cats are treated using pin and wires, lag screws, Rush pins, intramedullary threaded pins, interlocking pins, clamp rod internal fixators, and plates or plate-rods. In this study, 14 cats brought to the surgery clinic between the years 2010 and 2015 for fracture, due to either a road traffic accident or falling from a height, were evaluated. Following clinical and radiological examination of the cases, the type and location of the fracture, details of the applied fixation method, and postoperative clinical and radiological results were assessed. Localization of the fractures was as follows: 4 comminuted diaphyseal (1 segmental), 6 comminuted distal, and 4 uncomplicated distal transversal fractures. All fractures were closed. Following intramedullary positioning of the pins, rigid stabilization was observed in the fracture line. In the case of the segmental fracture, better stabilization was achieved when the medullary canal was completely filled. The patients were able to use their extremities 3-5 days after surgery and started walking normally from postoperative day 10. Functional healing was seen to improve gradually. Radiographic examination revealed sufficient calli to have formed between days 32 and 44. Complete healing and return to function with no complications was recorded in all the cases.

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Fixation of femur, humerus and tibia fractures in cats using intramedullary threaded Steinmann pins

Cited by 9 publications

References 6 publications

Correction of congenital deformity of hind limbs of cat by femoro-tarsal arthrodesis: a case report

Correction of congenital deformity of hind limbs of cat by femoro-tarsal arthrodesis: a case report

Use of intramedullary fullythreaded pins in the fixation of feline and canine humeral, femoral and tibial fractures

The treatment of supracondylar and diaphyseal femoral fractures incats using intramedullary two-way stacked Kirschner wire application

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