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Treatment of a femoral fracture with a titanium locking compression plate distal femur (LCP‐DF) in a young donkey |
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| Authors: | S Bumbacher M F Bryner A E Fürst F Del Chicca S K Ringer M A Jackson |
| Institution: | 1. Equine Department, University of Zurich, , Switzerland.;2. Section of Diagnostic Imaging, University of Zurich, , Switzerland.;3. Section of Anaesthesia, Vetsuisse‐Faculty, University of Zurich, , Switzerland. |
| Abstract: | A closed complete mid‐diaphyseal spiral fracture of the left femur in a one‐year‐old donkey was treated with a 4.5 mm titanium locking compression plate distal femur (LCP‐DF)1. This plate was originally manufactured for human orthopaedics, primarily for femoral osteosynthesis. The LCP‐DF1 has a distal head plate that was advantageous in this case because the distal fragment was smaller. Post operative radiographs showed optimal femoral reconstruction and a callus was present 3 weeks after surgery. The donkey was sound at the walk and trot 2 months after surgery. Radiographs taken 5 months after surgery showed stable implants and complete healing without complications. |
| Keywords: | horse femoral fracture donkey titanium plate in equid locking compression plate distal femur (LCP‐DF) |