title: Treatment of a comminuted middle phalangeal fracture in a horse by use of a broad dynamic compression plate.
abstract: Comminuted middle phalangeal fractures, extending into the proximal and distal portions of the interphalangeal joint, are associated with a poor prognosis for return to athletic performance. An 11-year-old horse with this type of fracture was treated successfully by use of a broad dynamic compression plate.
authors.affiliation: Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210.
authors.forename: C F
authors.initials: CF
authors.lastname: Bukowiecki
authors.forename: L R
authors.initials: LR
authors.lastname: Bramlage
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000662:veterinary; D001860:Bone Plates / Q000662:veterinary*; D001863:Bone Screws / Q000662:veterinary; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D006614:Hindlimb / Q000293:injuries*; D006736:Horses / Q000293:injuries*; D008297:Male; D011379:Prognosis; D011859:Radiography