Tension-band wiring and lag screw fixation of a transverse, comminuted fracture of a patella in a horse.
A transverse, comminuted fracture of the patella was treated surgically by combining tension-band wiring and lag-screw fixation in a horse. Partial patellectomy or smaller detached fragments of the patella was performed. Satisfactory healing of the fracture was evident 10 weeks after surgery, and there were no complications. Implants were not removed. The horse was sound at a trot 4 months after surgery and was used for pleasure riding 8 months later.
Hunt
R J
RJ
Department of Large Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens 30602.
Baxter
G M
GM
Zamos
D T
DT
D000818:Animals; D001863:Bone Screws / Q000662:veterinary; D001864:Bone Wires / Q000662:veterinary; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000662:veterinary*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D006736:Horses / Q000293:injuries*; D007794:Lameness, Animal / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D010329:Patella / Q000293:injuries*