Repair of fracture of the proximal portion of the radius and ulna in a llama.
Repair of a comminuted fracture of the proximal portion of the radius and ulna in a 4-month-old llama was achieved by use of internal fixation. An 8-hole narrow dynamic compression plate was applied to the lateral aspect of the radius and a 7-hole narrow dynamic compression plate was applied to the cranial aspect of the radius. One year after surgery, the llama had a normal gait and the cosmetic appearance of the limb was excellent.
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Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210.
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D000818:Animals; D001188:Artiodactyla / Q000293:injuries*; D001860:Bone Plates / Q000662:veterinary; D001863:Bone Screws / Q000662:veterinary; D002161:Camelids, New World / Q000293:injuries*; D005260:Female; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000662:veterinary*; D011885:Radius Fractures / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D014458:Ulna Fractures / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*