In vitro comparison of the standard short limb cast and three configurations of short limb transfixation casts in equine forelimbs.
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.
McClure
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SR
Department of Large Animal Medicine and Surgery, College of Veterinary Medicine, Texas A&M University, College Station 77843-4475.
Watkins
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JP
Bronson
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DG
Ashman
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RB
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