Repair of femoral and humeral fractures in adult cattle.
Humeral or femoral fractures in 4 adult bullocks were successfully repaired with Kuntschner clover leaf nails. Animals responded favorably to surgery and physiotherapy, including massage and planned exercise. Follow-up for 1 year revealed near-normal gait and restored utility. The significance of postoperative management, especially of physiotherapy, is stressed.
D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D005264:Femoral Fractures / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D006810:Humeral Fractures / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D011184:Postoperative Period