Fracture Fixation and Implants

The SILIS instrument addresses limitations associated with MIO, including maintenance of reduction throughout surgery along with reliable and accurate sacral screw placement

The 1.5-mm Adaption plate should be used only when a 2.0-mm LC-DCP would not allow for a minimum of two screws in the distal segment

Locking T-plates may prevent complications reported following the use of conventional implant systems

The technique can be considered if the fracture is not severely comminuted, and if at least the canine and first molar tooth can be used for anchorage

The lateral approach improves angle accuracy, bone purchase, and distance between pins

The 2.0 mm cancellous screws advantageous in bone with thin cortices and the 2.0 mm cortical screws with cortices measuring at least 1 mm in thickness

The 1.5 mm straight plate was successfully used in all dogs with a body weight of 0.9 to 2.6 kg.

Study results support the recommendation for adjunct fixation with an epicondylar plate

Plate rod constructs can include bicortical screws in the proximal and distal metaphysis, and monocortical screws in the diaphysis

The conical coupling plating system was less likely to fail when subjected to cyclic loading