Use of a bone plate for treatment of middle phalangeal fractures in horses: seven cases (1979-1984).
Four adult horses and 3 foals with middle phalangeal fractures were treated by arthrodesis of the proximal interphalangeal joint, using a bone plate. Six of the 7 horses survived greater than 2 years; 2 of the 6 horses had intermittent lameness after hard work, and 4 horses didn't have evidence of lameness. The use of a bone plate for arthrodesis of the proximal interphalangeal joint was a successful treatment alternative for middle phalangeal fractures in horses.
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Department of Large Animal Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia, Athens 30602.
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D000818:Animals; D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000662:veterinary*; D001860:Bone Plates / Q000662:veterinary*; D005121:Extremities / Q000293:injuries*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006736:Horses; D007794:Lameness, Animal / Q000209:etiology; D012189:Retrospective Studies