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Published on: September 27, 2024
Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis fracture reduction techniques in small animals
Bruno Peirone1, Gian Luca Rovesti, Alessandro Boero Baroncelli
1Dipartimento di Patologia Animale, Facoltà di Medicina Veterinaria, via Leonardo da Vinci 44, Grugliasco, Turin 10095, Italy. bruno.peirone@unito.it
Abstract:
Indirect fracture reduction is used to align diaphyseal fractures in small animals when using minimally-invasive fracture repair. Indirect reduction achieves functional fracture reduction without opening the fracture site. The limb is restored to length and spatial alignment is achieved to ensure proper angular and rotational alignment. Fracture reduction can be accomplished using a variety of techniques and devices, including hanging the limb, manual traction, distraction table, external fixators, and a fracture distractor.
