Treatment of a severely comminuted fracture in a rabbit using a Kirschner-Ehmer apparatus |
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Authors: | M J Pead S Carmichael |
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Institution: | Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Royal Veterinary College, Royal College Street, London;*Department of Veterinary Surgery, University of Glasgow Veterinary School, Bearsden Road, Glasgow |
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Abstract: | A severely comminuted fracture of the distal tibia, in a rabbit, was successfully treated by the application of Kirschner-Ehmer external fixator. The principles used in applying the apparatus are outlined, indicating its suitability of use in a variety of situations. |
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