title: Fractures of the tibia.
abstract: ESF is an ideal fixation for most tibial fractures. Many ESF configurations have been used in repair of tibial fractures including ESF supplementation of intramedullary pin or interfragmentary screw fixation. Tibial fractures are often comminuted or open, and the tibia is prone to postoperative infections after open reduction and internal fixation. ESF is ideal for stabilization of open tibial fractures and management of associated soft tissue injury.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Sciences, Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Manhattan.
authors.forename: J K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Roush
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002415:Cats / Q000293:injuries*; D004285:Dogs / Q000293:injuries*; D016267:External Fixators / Q000662:veterinary*; D005597:Fractures, Open / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary; D005599:Fractures, Ununited / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary; D010019:Osteomyelitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*