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Clínica e Cirurgia • Cienc. Rural 27 (3) • Aug 1997 • https://doi.org/10.1590/S0103-84781997000300011 linkcopy

Open-access External fixation in complete metacarpal fracture in foals

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    The fracture healing in equine legs is a complex process due to species characteristics. Based in previous biomechanical study ten horses had iatrogenic metacarpal fractures reduced by external bone fixation. Each animal was evaluated by clinical, laboratorial and radiografic examination till complete recovery. No significant complication were observed, except one animal which was submitted to euthanasia. The method offers appropriate stability for bone healing.

    surgery; orthopedic; fracture imobilization; equine

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