Fracture Fixation and Implants

Prognosis should be considered favourable for this type of fracture.

In vivo studies are necessary before this augmentation technique can be recommended for clinical patients.

The use of vertically aligned pins versus horizontally aligned pins does not affect construct strength.

The cases in this series had acceptable outcomes despite a high risk of complications.

Comorbidities may be associated with mortality.

Change in biomarker levels was found to be more indicative of implant fixation status than any single measurement.

The small I-Loc nails may be valid alternatives to other osteosynthesis options for feline fracture repair.

LCP may be a more suitable implant for stabilizing complex diaphyseal tibial fractures in cats.

Pantarsal arthrodesis offers a predictably good medium to long-term outcome in spite of a high risk of complications.

Blount-staples and RigidTacksTM are adequate implants for total temporary epiphysiodesis.