Fracture Fixation and Implants

1.9/2.5 mm locking plates appear to be a valid choice of implant for the stabilization of unilateral TPLO in small breed dogs.

The sternum was reduced and stabilised with a contoured 12-hole 3,5-mm dynamic compression plate applied to the ventral surface of the sternum.

The freeform external skeletal fixator using acrylic as a replacement for a metallic bar may be useful to treat bone fractures and luxations in small animals

One cat and five dogs healed uneventfully with no surgery-associated complications after composite repair

Hutcheson KD, Butler JR1, Elder SE. Vet Comp Orthop Traumatol. 2015 Jul 13; 28 (4): 234-9.

Administration of oral postoperative antimicrobials had a protective effect against development of surgical site infections in clean orthopaedic implant surgery

The feline calcaneus is susceptible to stress fracture, and cats presenting with calcaneal fractures without evidence of trauma should be evaluated for concurrent skeletal pathology

Surgical site infection rate were similar in a population of dogs where antimicrobial prophylaxis was administered perioperatively over 3 hours or as a course continued for 6 days

Internal fixation and compression resistant matrix infused with rhBMP-2 were an excellent solution in 4 dogs

The circular external fixator should be placed in the center of, and parallel to, the primary X-ray beam and as close to the table as possible