Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol 2003; 16(02): 105-111
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1632760
Clinical Communication
Schattauer GmbH

Treatment of carpometacarpal and middle carpal joint hyperextension injuries with partial carpal arthrodesis using a cross pin technique: 21 cases

J. J. Haburjak
1   The Berkeley Center for Special, Veterinary Services, Department of Surgery, Berkeley, CA
,
T. M. Lenehan
2   Veterinary Surgical Specialists, San Diego, CA
,
C. D. Davidson
3   VetSurg, Inc, Woodland Hills, CA
,
G. B. Tarvin
2   Veterinary Surgical Specialists, San Diego, CA
,
K. R. Carlson
4   The Animal Medical Center, New York, NY
,
A. Hayes
5   Boone Animal Hospital, Western Springs, IL, U.S.A
› Author Affiliations
Further Information

Publication History

Received 20 November 2001

Accepted 21 October 2002

Publication Date:
22 February 2018 (online)

Summary

The cross-pin technique presented here was technically easy to perform, allowed latitude in pin placement, had manageable post-operative issues and allowed for facilitated pin removal. Objective patient inclusion criteria remain to be established.