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Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 1992; 05(04): 170-175
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1633105
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1633105
Case Report
Treatment of Complicated Femoral Fractures With External Skeletal Fixation Utilizing Bone Screws and Polymethylmethacrylate
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Received for publication
02 March 1992
Publication Date:
06 February 2018 (online)
Two femoral fractures initially treated using ASIF methods failed to proceed to union prior to implant loosening. The Inoue method of external skeletal fixation (ESF) employing AO/ASIF screws for fracture fragment fixation, a polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) side bar and cancellous bone grafting was used. The dogs retained good limb function while the external fixators were in place. In case # 1 the fracture proceeded to union without further complications. The dog in case # 2 maintained good limb function, however fixation screw failure occurred prior to complete fracture healing.
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