Kirschner Wire Fixation of Lateral Humeral Condylar Fractures in Small Dogs

Successful treatment of humeral condylar fractures requires accurate reduction and rigid internal fixation. Lag screw fixation is the traditional method of repair for these fractures. An alternative method using Kirschner wire fixation was used to repair humeral condylar fractures in eight small dogs. Long-term follow-up was available for seven dogs: all were reported to have normal limb function.     

Surgical Repair of Metacarpal Condylar Fractures with Palmar Osteochondral Comminution in Two Thoroughbred Horses

Complete displaced lateral condylar fractures of the metacarpus with triangular osteochondral fragments at the palmar articular surface occurred in two Thoroughbred horses. The condylar fractures were repaired with cortical bone screws following removal of the osetochondral fragments via a dorsal arthrotomy and distraction of the condyles. One horse raced successfully after surgery, and the other is being used successfully as an English pleasure mount.     

Crosspin Fixation of Fractures of the Proximal Tibia in Three Foals

Three foals, each less than 1 month of age, were presented with Salter Type II fractures of the proximal tibial physis. Reduction of the fractures was accomplished manually and maintained by crosspin fixation. Fracture healing in two of the foals was uncomplicated. The third foal developed an infection around the implants, which responded to periodic local antiseptic flushing and administration of penicillin and gentamicin. Follow-up information ranging from 11 to 22 months after surgery revealed satisfactory results in two of three foals; premature closure of the proximal tibial physis was found in the other foal, resulting in the development of an angular limb deformity.     

右美托咪定对氯胺酮致发育期大鼠神经损伤的影响

本研究旨在探讨右美托咪定干预氯胺酮致发育期大鼠神经损伤的影响及其可能的机制.7日龄SD大鼠随机分为对照组、氯胺酮组(氯胺酮20 mg·kg-1腹腔注射,每1.5h注射1次,共5次)、右美托咪定组(右美托咪定腹腔注射15 μg·kg-1)和氯胺酮+右美托咪定组(氯胺酮注射前30 min,腹腔注射15 tg·kg-1右美托...     

A Lateral Approach for Screw Repair in Lag Fashion of Spiral Third Metacarpal and Metatarsal Medial Condylar Fractures in Horses

Objective— To describe a lateral approach for screw fixation in lag fashion of simple spiral medial condylar fractures of the third metacarpus/metatarsus (MC3/MT3).
Study Design— Case series.
Animals— Thoroughbred racehorses (n=9).
Methods— Nondisplaced medial MC3/MT3 condylar fractures (3 thoracic, 6 pelvic limbs), with mean length 126 mm (range, 91–151 mm) were repaired by internal fixation, under general anesthesia, using multiple 4.5 mm cortical screws inserted in lag fashion from the lateral aspect of the limb, using radiographic or fluoroscopic guidance. Horses were recovered from anesthesia in half-limb casts; 7 unassisted and 2 using a rope-recovery system. Horses had 2 months box rest, 1 month in-hand walking, and follow-up radiographic examination at 3 months.
Results— Horses recovered uneventfully from anesthesia. Five horses raced; 1 returned to training, was persistently lame, and was retired to stud; 2 were retired directly to stud; and 1 horse was lost to follow-up.
Conclusions— MC3/MT3 medial condylar fractures were successfully repaired by screws inserted n lag fashion form the lateral aspect.
Clinical Relevance— Use of a lateral approach to medial condylar MC3/MT3 fractures allows screw insertion perpendicular to the fracture plane without interference with palmar/plantar soft tissue structures or from the splint bones. Although repair was performed under general anesthesia, the technique should be adaptable to application in standing horses.     

An In Vitro Biomechanical Investigation of an Interlocking Nail for Fixation of Diaphyseal Tibial Fractures in Adult Horses

The compressive, bending and torsional mechanical properties of osteotomized adult equine tibiae stabilized with an interlocking intramedullary nail (nail-tibia composite) were compared with those of intact tibiae to determine the clinical applicability of the nail for repair of tibial fractures in adult horses. The mean yield load, failure load, and stiffness for the nail-tibia composites were significantly less ( P < .05) than those for the intact tibiae in all loading configurations. The mean compressive yield load for the nail-tibia composites was greater than the compressive load calculated from previously reported in vivo data for walking and trotting, and was equal to the load calculated for recovery from anesthesia. The mean yield bending moment for the nail-tibia composites was greater than the bending moment previously calculated for standing, walking, and recovery from anesthesia. The mean torsional yield load for the nail-tibia composites was less than the torsional load determined for the walk from another in vivo study. The design of the interlocking nail evaluated in the present study should be modified to increase torsional and compressive yield strengths and torsional stiffness before reasonable success could be expected for the treatment of adult equine tibial fractures.     

河南省三种地方牛种超数排卵结果与分析

［目的］为了分析河南三种肉牛超数排卵效果。［方法］分别选择夏南牛、郏县红牛、南阳牛作为试验母牛,采用两次PG+促卵泡素(FSH)的方法对试验母牛进行超数排卵,观测试验母牛获得总胚胎数、可用胚数分析超数排卵效果。［结果］结果显示,夏南牛可用胚9.86枚/头,南阳牛可用胚7.71枚/头,郏县红牛为6.75枚/头,可用胚中夏南牛最高与郏县红牛和南阳牛有显著性差异。可用胚率郏县红牛最高79.41%,显著高于夏南牛和南阳牛。［结论］结果表明,PG+FSH法可以用于夏南牛、郏县红牛和南阳牛的超数排卵。     

奶牛乳腺上皮细胞三维培养的形态观察

利用原代培养后纯化的奶牛乳腺上皮细胞,以Matrigel为基质胶原,进行奶牛乳腺上皮细胞的三维培养,细胞接种浓度分别为1×104、1×105和1×106个细胞/mL。经过16d培养后,用DAPI对细胞染色,利用荧光显微镜观察细胞生长状况。结果表明,当细胞接种浓度为1×104～1×105个细胞/mL时,细胞形成了团块状结构,出现了类似腔状的腺泡形态。