title: In vitro comparison of the standard short limb cast and three configurations of short limb transfixation casts in equine forelimbs.
abstract: Axial stability of equine oblique proximal phalangeal osteotomies with application of the standard short limb cast or 1 of 3 configurations of transfixation casts was determined in vitro. Transfixation cast methods included use of parallel pins, divergent pins, or parallel pins incorporating a metal walking bar. Displacement at the osteotomy was recorded for each limb at 4,448 N. Standard short limb casts provided significantly (P = 0.0002) less axial stability than did any form of transfixation cast. Significant differences were not found between the 3 transfixation casts.
authors: Department of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station 77843-4475.
authors: S R
authors: SR
authors: McClure
authors: J P
authors: JP
authors: Watkins
authors: D G
authors: DG
authors: Bronson
authors: R B
authors: RB
authors: Ashman
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001858:Bone Nails / Q000662:veterinary; D005552:Forelimb; D006736:Horses; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D009984:Orthopedic Fixation Devices / Q000662:veterinary*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000662:veterinary