Application of Double-Threaded Locking Adaptation Plates used to Repair a Radius and Ulna Fracture in a Domestic Rabbit (Oryctolagus Cuniculus)

Abstract

Objective This study is a case description of the clinical application of locking plates to repair fractures in the radius and ulna of a 9-month-old, male domestic rabbit.

Study Design This study is a case report.

Results Double-threaded locking adaptation plates of 1.5 mm were fixated to the radius and ulna of the rabbit using the principles of orthogonal plating. Radiographs of the left radius and ulna were obtained at 8 weeks postoperatively depicting complete osseous union of the fracture and no implant complications were observed.

Clinical Significance The authors describe the first clinical report of 1.5 mm locking adaptation plates having been used in repairing radius and ulna fractures in a domestic rabbit.

Keywords

locking plates - radius - ulna - rabbit - fracture

Authors' Contributions

A.M. wrote and submitted the manuscript. A.S.L. performed the surgery and revised the manuscript.

Publication History

Received: 27 April 2020

Accepted: 26 October 2020

Article published online:
15 December 2020

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