title: [Treatment of multiple metacarpal (tarsal) fractures using a brace in 2 foals and a calf].
abstract: The placement of a brace for external fixation of multiple fractures of the carpus or tarsus is described. In these two foals and calf we succeeded in obtaining a combination of good immobilization and full loading of the affected leg.
authors.affiliation: Paardenkliniek Beekvliet, Borculo.
authors.forename: L F
authors.initials: LF
authors.lastname: van de Velde
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001915:Braces / Q000662:veterinary*; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D005260:Female; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000628:therapy*; D006736:Horses; D008297:Male; D008663:Metacarpus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D008684:Metatarsus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D011859:Radiography
vernacular_title: De behandeling van meervoudige metacarpale (-tarsale) fracturen met een loopbeugel bij twee veulens en een kalf.