| Modified transfixation pinning of compound radius and ulna fracture in a heifer. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 2019540 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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A 405-kg heifer sustained a compound fracture of the distal portion of the radius and ulna after being hit by a car. The fracture was thoroughly debrided, lavaged, and reduced with the heifer under general anesthesia. The fracture was immobilized with a modified walking cast, using 2 fully threaded 6.4-mm (outside diameter) Steinmann pins placed through the proximal portion of the radius. The pins were incorporated into a full-limb fiberglass cast, and a 0.5-cm X 2.25-cm aluminum walking bar was positioned medially and laterally on the limb. The modified walking cast was removed after 7 weeks, and the fracture healed without complication. The transfixation pins and aluminum walking bar helped reduce the strong compressive and rotational forces at the fracture site. The modified walking cast can potentially be used for fixation of a variety of fractures in large animals. |
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Authors:
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G M Baxter; C E Wallace |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association Volume: 198 ISSN: 0003-1488 ISO Abbreviation: J. Am. Vet. Med. Assoc. Publication Date: 1991 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1991-05-29 Completed Date: 1991-05-29 Revised Date: 2003-11-14 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7503067 Medline TA: J Am Vet Med Assoc Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 665-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Large Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens 30602. |
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Animals Bone Nails / veterinary Casts, Surgical / veterinary* Cattle / injuries* Female Fracture Fixation, Internal / veterinary* Fractures, Open / surgery, veterinary* Radius Fractures / surgery, veterinary* Ulna Fractures / surgery, veterinary* |
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