title: [Use in the cat of the "small external fixator for hand and forearm" of the Association for Osteosynthesis Inquiry. I. Introduction].
abstract: In the first part general principles and indications for external fixator use in cats for treatment of fractures and luxations are described. This study considers only one of many external fixator systems. The results of the clinical use of this system in cats are described in the second part of this investigation. Technical aspects, post operative care, implants removal, possible complications and their therapy are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Veterinär-Chirurgische Klinik, Universität Zürich.
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Weber
authors.forename: P M
authors.initials: PM
authors.lastname: Montavon
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002415:Cats / Q000293:injuries*; D016267:External Fixators / Q000662:veterinary*; D005552:Forelimb / Q000293:injuries*; D005592:Fracture Fixation / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000662:veterinary*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000662:veterinary
vernacular_title: Anwendung des "Kleinen Fixateur externe für Hand und Vorderarm" der Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen (AO/ASIF) bei der Katze. Teil I: Einführung.