Repair of fractured capital femoral epiphysis in two sheep.
Fracture of the capital femoral epiphysis occurred in two sheep. Both fractures were repaired via open reduction and lag screw fixation. A craniolateral approach to the hip (modified Watson-Jones) afforded good exposure and allowed manipulation with minimal soft tissue trauma. Rigid internal fixation in each case resulted in good long-term results. It was concluded that repair of this type of fracture in sheep is feasible if the animal is valuable.
D000818:Animals; D005260:Female; D005270:Femur Head / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D006620:Hip Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D009985:Orthopedics / Q000379:methods; D011859:Radiography; D012756:Sheep; D012757:Sheep Diseases / Q000601:surgery*