Repair of Fractures of the Distal Aspect of the Radius in Two Horses |
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| Authors: | DAVID T ZAMOS VMD ROBERT J HUNT DVM MS Diplomate ACVS DOUGLAS ALLEN Jr DVM MS Diplomate ACVS |
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| Institution: | Department of Large Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens, GA. No reprints available. |
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| Abstract: | Fractures of the distal radius in two horses were repaired by open reduction and interfragmentary compression using screws placed in a lag fashion. One horse had a complete oblique fracture of the medial aspect of the epiphysis of the distal radius and was sound for riding 32 months after surgery. The other horse had an open spiral comminuted fracture with medial displacement of the distal radial fragment. Laminitis developed in the contralateral limb and this horse was euthanatized 5 weeks after surgery. © Copyright 1994 by The American College of Veterinary Surgeons |
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