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Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2002; 15(02): 85-91
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1632719
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Femoral and humeral fracture treatment with an intramedullary pin/external fixator tie-in configuration in growing dogs and cats

B. Peirone
1   Department of Animal Pathology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
,
D. Camuzzini
2   Private Practice, Cuneo, Italy
,
D. Filippi
2   Private Practice, Cuneo, Italy
,
A. Valazza
1   Department of Animal Pathology, University of Turin, Turin, Italy
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Received 21 August 2000

Accepted 13 July 2001

Publication Date:
07 February 2018 (online)

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Summary

Nineteen growing animals, eleven dogs and eight cats, suffering from femoral or humeral fractures were treated with IM pin/external fixator “tie-in” configuration. Implant disassembling was performed in nine subjects within 30 days. Radiographic examination showed bone healing within 60 days in all of the patients and the implants were removed. Limb function recovery was complete in most patients (16/19). Therefore, our conclusion is that the “tie-in” technique is a good surgical option for treating fractures affecting growing animals.

Keywords

“Tie-in” - growing animal - fracture - femur - humerus
 

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