The external fixator in small animal orthopaedics |
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Authors: | S. Carmichael |
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Affiliation: | Goddard Veterinary Group, 84 New Wanstead, Wanstead, London Ell 2SY |
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Abstract: | The external fixator is an increasingly popular means of fracture fixation in small animals. Pins inserted into the affected bone are clamped to a rigid metal rod adjacent to the limb, thus neutralising forces through the bone. This system of fixation is versatile and inexpensive, and is well suited to treatment of a variety of small animal and exotic injuries including open or comminuted fractures, fractures of the mandible and joint instability. |
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