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Fractures of the humerus
1Department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, University of California, Davis, USA.
Abstract:
The treatment of humeral fractures in ruminants remains a challenge to the large animal surgeon. Often the recommendation is to euthanize the animal. This article reviews four different treatment techniques: stall confinement, intramedullary pinning, interlocking nails, and plate fixation. Clinical cases are drawn from both the literature and personal experience to demonstrate the potential application of each treatment modality.