Fracture Fixation and Implants

The locking plate demonstrated consistent, reliable and stable fixation.

The plate used as a hybrid construct yielded excellent clinical results with both uncomplicated healing and excellent functional outcomes

Important anatomic differences between spontaneous and implant-associated neoplasia in dogs were observed

The efficacy and success of the mandibular reconstruction technique, using rhBMP-2/CRM with plate fixation, allowed the bridging of large mandibular defects regardless of the underlying cause, and with excellent cosmetic and functional results

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