Treatment of a Periarticular Tibial Fracture in a Foal with a Hybrid External Fixator

Godoy, Roberta Ferro de; Filgueiras, Roberto; Gontijo, Lílian A.; Ximenes, Fábio Henrique Bezerra; Gouvêa, Liana Villela de; Pereira, Cristiane da Silva; Almeida, Ricardo Miyasaka de; Leite, Ceci Ribeiro; Neto, Antônio Raphael Teixeira; Borges, José Renato Junqueira

doi:10.1111/j.1532-950x.2009.00549.x

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“…One of the most important advantages of external fixators is that the system allows simultaneous and aggressive treatment of fractures and infected soft tissues. 9,11,19,28,29 In our study, wound treatment was easily performed in cases of open fractures.…”

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Treatment of Long Bone Fractures in Calves with Ilizarov External Fixator

Gülaydin

Sarıerler

2018

Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol

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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.

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Treatment of Long Bone Fractures in Calves with Ilizarov External Fixator

Gülaydin

Sarıerler

2018

Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol

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“…Another study conducted by Godoy et al (2009) assessed a hybrid external fixator to fix the periarticular tibial fracture in a foal. In the mentioned study, the authors concluded that hybrid external fixators could be considered an effective surgical method to fix proximal tibial fractures [ 9 ]. One of the most secure and effective suggested surgical treatments to fix proximal physeal fractures is the use of plates and screws [ 1 ].…”

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Surgical management of a Salter-Harris type I proximal physeal fracture of the tibia in a foal: a case report

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Background One of the traumatic fractures occurring in the hindlimb of the foals is physeal fractures of the tibia. The most common type of proximal tibial fracture in foals is reported to be Salter-Harris type II. Case presentation This case report describes the history, clinical signs, radiographic findings, and surgical management of a proximal physeal fracture of the tibia due to the kick trauma in a 2-weeks-old Kurdish female foal, with signs of left pelvic limb lameness, valgus deviation with non-weight-bearing, non-mobility in stifle region and crepitation in the affected area. In this case, radiography was utilized to confirm the fracture and detect the exact location of the fracture fragments. The Salter-Harris type I accompanied by tibial tuberosity fracture was diagnosed. In this case, a size 4.5 mm seven-hole, T-plate, and cortical bone screws were employed to fix the physeal fracture, and a cortical bone screw was utilized to fix the tibial tuberosity in the normal position. Case follow-up during two months showed no significant complications, and the patient was fully recovered (no lameness anymore). Conclusions To our knowledge, this is the first report of Salter-Harris type I fracture in proximal tibia accompanied by tibial tuberosity fracture in a foal treated by a T-plate implant. A cortical screw in lag fashion for tibial tuberosity was utilized in this case for the first time, and the results were satisfying. T-Plate fixation can be recommended as an effective surgical treatment for proximal tibial fractures in foals.

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“…The hybrid ESF are combinations of circular and linear skeletal fixators and has been studied in large animals because these models can provide the good biomechanical properties and resistance to stresses, thus reducing the potential risk of implant failure (De Godoy et al 2009;Singh et al 2007). In an ex vivo study of tibiae from adult buffaloes, comparing the biomechanical properties of hybrid ESF, bilateral linear external fixator and circular four-ring external fixator, it was concluded that this system was more resistant than was the bilateral linear fixator .…”

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External skeletal fixation in large animals: A review

Granella,

Souza,

De Zoppa

2024

Appl. Vet. Res.

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External skeletal fixation (ESF) was first adapted for veterinary medicine in 1934; this fixation method consisted of devices for stabilizing musculoskeletal injuries, such as fractures, dislocations, tendon ruptures, and angular deviation; using transcortical pins or wires connected in sidebars or cast to cover the region of instability. The evolution of orthopedics in veterinary medicine, together with the development of diagnostic imaging and the field of anesthesia, has allowed a substantial increase in success rates in cases of fractures in animals. However, orthopedic cases in large animals, especially, are still challenging due to the unique characteristics of the species, which are associated with bone regeneration and depend on the specific type of lesion and the use of implants that adequately support the stress distribution. External fixation techniques in large animals are plausible strategies for cases of open and/or comminuted fractures of long bones, and the literature shows that these approaches are successful. The objective of this study was to conduct a literature review of the possible configurations of ESF used in large animals and their indications. In addition, we aimed to determine the factors that influence the success rate of these techniques, as well as the advantages and disadvantages, to determine whether the use of ESF in orthopedic patients is a reasonable option for the management of certain diseases.

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Treatment of a Periarticular Tibial Fracture in a Foal with a Hybrid External Fixator

Abstract: HEF should be considered as another option for repair of proximal tibial Salter-Harris type II fractures in foals.

Cited by 9 publications

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Treatment of Long Bone Fractures in Calves with Ilizarov External Fixator

Treatment of Long Bone Fractures in Calves with Ilizarov External Fixator

Surgical management of a Salter-Harris type I proximal physeal fracture of the tibia in a foal: a case report

External skeletal fixation in large animals: A review

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