title: Principles of screw and plate fixation.
abstract: Understanding both the benefits and the limitations of screw and plate fixation, while considering the ultimate objective of returning the limb to full function, ensures acceptable and repeatable results. The basic principles of fracture repair using plating techniques are no more complicated than those applied to more "simple" methods using pin, wire, and external skeletal fixation; however, familiarity with the additional necessary instrumentation and technical aspects are required.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, North Grafton, MA 01536.
authors.forename: R J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Boudrieau
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001860:Bone Plates / Q000662:veterinary*; D001863:Bone Screws / Q000662:veterinary*; D004285:Dogs / Q000293:injuries*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000662:veterinary*; D014945:Wound Healing