Humeral fracture in a Japanese Black calf repaired by closed approach and two methods of external skeletal fixation

Yamagishi, Norio; Kajiwara, Ayano; Shibano, Katsuhiko; Aoki, Takeshi; Itoh, Megumi; Hatate, Kaoru; Iino, K.

doi:10.1292/jvms.17-0017

Cited by 5 publications

(4 citation statements)

References 15 publications

Supporting

Mentioning

Contrasting

Order By: Relevance

“…The treatment cost is an important factor in the decision of surgical methods. Plate fixation is challenging in cattle because of its economic value (8,16).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Study on the Treatment of Fractures in Korean Native Calves: 52 Cases (2017-2020)

et al. 2022

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

The objective of the present study was to assess the prevalence, occurrence pattern, and clinical outcomes of transfixation pinning and casting (TPC) for fractures in Korean native calves, and to identify the advantages of the procedure. The study investigated 52 cases of bone fractures documented from January 2017 to December 2020. Hindlimb fractures (72%) were the most common in bone fractures (n = 50). The distribution of fractures was highest in the tibia (n = 15), followed by the metatarsal (n = 12), femur (n = 9), radius/ulna (n = 8), metacarpal (n = 3), humerus (n = 3), mandible (n = 1), and caudal vertebrae (n = 1). All cases were diagnosed via radiographic evaluation. Closed fractures (86%) were the most common, followed by open fractures (14%). Surgery was performed on 34 calves using intramedullary pin (IM pin), TPC, cross pin, flexible wire (F-wire), and/or plate fixation. The rest of the calves were treated with external coaptation (n = 12) or were not treated (n = 6). Subsequently, 24 calves with follow-up records were evaluated in the bone fracture cases (n = 50). Bone union was observed in 15 (62%) calves; 3 (12%) calves showed non-union; 4 (16%) calves were dead after surgery; and 2 (8%) calves were euthanized at the owner's request. Among the 24 follow-up surgery cases, the most successful cases were tibia fractures (75%) surgically treated using TPC and/or IM pin. These findings suggest that TPC surgery is effective in the management of fractures in Korean native calves.

show abstract

“…The treatment cost is an important factor in the decision of surgical methods. Plate fixation is challenging in cattle because of its economic value (8,16).…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Study on the Treatment of Fractures in Korean Native Calves: 52 Cases (2017-2020)

et al. 2022

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

show abstract

“…Reported surgical fracture treatments in cattle include external fixation techniques such as the use of circular external skeletal fixators10 11 or transfixation pins 12 13. Reported internal fixation techniques in cattle include intramedullary pinning,14 15 clamp rod internal fixators16 and use of DCPs 5.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Internal fixation of a comminuted metacarpal fracture in a bull

Gillespie

Connolly

Scarabelli

et al. 2018

Vet Record Case Reports

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

An 11-month-old pedigree Simmental bull weighing 450 kg was presented with a closed, displaced, oblique, comminuted fracture of the left metacarpal III/IV bone. The two main bone fragments were reduced using two 5.5 mm cortical screws placed in lag fashion across the oblique portion of the fracture. A 4.5 mm broad dynamic compression plate was then used to stabilise the fracture site. General anaesthesia was maintained with isoflurane in 100 per cent oxygen and multimodal analgesia during surgery was provided with a ketamine constant rate infusion and ulnar nerve block. The limb was cast for a total of 12 weeks following surgery, with one cast change carried out at four weeks postoperatively. The bull was used successfully for natural service from nine months postoperatively. The high cost of treatment means that internal fracture fixation is only commercially viable in valuable pedigree animals. Availability of facilities for anaesthetising large animals is another limiting factor.

show abstract

“…Long bone fractures may occur in any part of calf bones due to trauma causes, such as incorrect interventions during difficult parturition, mother stepping on the calf, and falls and kicks. [1][2][3] Sarıerler and Kılıç 4 reported that 509 of the 1,918 patients that were seen in their clinics between 1999 and 2003 were cattle, 354 of which were calves. In addition, it was determined that 138 of 617 calves coming to our faculty clinic between January 2010 and May 2013 were referred due to long bone fracture, and these high numbers suggested that calf fractures should be studied.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…3 In the treatment of fractures occurring in cattle calves, different methods are adopted, depending on the animal weight and the fracture type. [1][2][3][4][5] The most commonly used method is bandage-supported by American plaster cast (glass fibre) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC)-application. In addition, intramedullary pin, plate and screw or external fixator applications are recommended in some cases.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Treatment of Long Bone Fractures in Calves with Ilizarov External Fixator

Gülaydin

Sarıerler

2018

Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol

View full text Add to dashboard Cite

In this study, the advantages and disadvantages of Ilizarov external fixator in the treatment of long bone fractures in calves were investigated. For this purpose, 26 calves of different breeds, ages and genders, having metacarpal (n = 12), metatarsal (n = 5) and antebrachial (n = 9) fractures underwent surgery under general anaesthesia. Frames, which were prepared before surgery in accordance with the radiographic findings, were applied under open reduction in 18 cases, and under closed reduction in eight cases. In the postoperative period, all calves except one started to bear some weigh on the injured limb on the first day, while the remaining calf did the same on the second day. The consolidation started in the first 2 weeks for 24 of the calves and was completed by the day 55. In the two remaining cases, it started in the third week and was completed on day 71 and day 90, respectively.The soft tissue wounds were completely healed in all calves and no complications occurred. In five calves that were not kept in our clinic pin tract infections formed. They were controlled rapidly, and there was no change in the fracture reduction or healing duration.In conclusion, in our study, the Ilizarov external fixator system was applied to long bone fractures in cattle calves, in cases where the fragments were not large enough to apply pins and plates, and which became open and infected after defective bandage practices or unsuitable treatment. Fractures completely healed in all cases, without any complications. These results show that many of the long bone fractures experienced by calves, that were considered for amputation due to the anticipated inability to treat them successfully, could be treated with the use of the Ilizarov system.

show abstract

Humeral fracture in a Japanese Black calf repaired by closed approach and two methods of external skeletal fixation

Cited by 5 publications

References 15 publications

Study on the Treatment of Fractures in Korean Native Calves: 52 Cases (2017-2020)

Study on the Treatment of Fractures in Korean Native Calves: 52 Cases (2017-2020)

Internal fixation of a comminuted metacarpal fracture in a bull

Treatment of Long Bone Fractures in Calves with Ilizarov External Fixator

Contact Info

Product

Resources

About