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Instrumentation and techniques in equine fracture fixation
1Veterinary Surgery Clinic, University of Zurich, Switzerland.
The Veterinary Clinics of North America. Equine Practice
|August 1, 1996
Summary
Equine fracture fixation has advanced with human implants like DCS/DHS and equine-specific devices such as interlocking nails. Further innovations in horse fracture repair are anticipated, though current developments remain undisclosed.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Surgery
- Orthopedics
- Large Animal Medicine
Background:
- Significant advancements in equine fracture fixation have occurred recently.
- New orthopedic devices, many adapted from human medicine, are now utilized in equine surgery.
- Examples include the Dynamic Compression System/Dynamic Hip Screw (DCS/DHS), self-tapping screws, cannulated screws, and pinless external fixators.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent innovations in equine fracture fixation.
- To highlight newly developed devices for repairing horse fractures.
- To discuss the evolving landscape of implants in equine orthopedic surgery.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent literature and surgical practices in equine fracture management.
- Identification and categorization of newly introduced fracture fixation devices.
- Discussion of the impact of these devices on surgical options for horses.
Main Results:
- Introduction of human-adapted implants (DCS/DHS, self-tapping screws, cannulated screws, pinless external fixators) into equine surgery.
- Development of equine-exclusive devices like interlocking intramedullary nails and external skeletal fixators.
- Increased surgical options for equine fracture repair due to these new devices.
Conclusions:
- Current equine fracture fixation offers more options for surgeons.
- Despite progress, challenges in equine fracture repair persist.
- Future developments promise further advancements in equine implant technology, though specific details are not yet available.