Internal fixation of a proximal metatarsal fracture in a calf.
An open proximal metatarsal fracture was identified in a 9-month-old calf. Open reduction, internal fixation, and external coaptation were used to repair the fracture. The calf recovered without complications and was reported to be sound 6 months after surgery.
Department of Surgery and Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, Kansas State University, Manhattan 66506.
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D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D005593:Fracture Fixation, Internal / Q000662:veterinary*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D006801:Humans; D007869:Leg Injuries / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D008684:Metatarsus / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery